COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL Flashcards
Engine 22 and Ladder 13 are drilling in their quarters located on 85th street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues in Manhattan. At 1330 hours, a civilian knocks on the door and states there is a fire in a tenement building on the corner of 3rd Ave and 88th street. In this situation, they would be most correct to acknowledge the response and provide the dispatcher with information regarding their response by?
A) Using the VERBAL button on the PCATS selector panel, followed by a phone call of the incident type and location to the dispatcher.
B) Using the VERBAL button on the PCATS selector panel, followed by a radio report of the incident type and location to the dispatcher.
C) immediately calling the dispatcher by phone with the incident type and location, then responding.
D) Responding and provide the dispatcher with the incident type and location via radio report.
ANSWER: D) Responding and provide the dispatcher with the incident type and location via radio report.
- The VERBAL button should be used only if the alarm is within 2 blocks of a units quarters in any direction. If the alarm is more than two blocks away, the unit should respond and give information and location via radio.
(Communications Manual 2.2.4)
After a receipt of a response, the housewatch has _____ seconds to acknowledge before the dispatcher will prompt the unit to verify a response via the Voice Alarm?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 30
ANSWER: C) 20
- The housewatch has 20 seconds to acknowledge. If there is no response within 20 seconds, the dispatcher will prompt the unit to verify response via the Voice Alarm.
(Communications Manual 2.2.1 C)
Units responding to multiple alarm fires in a building will observe suffix letters after unit designations on their response tickets. Below are suffix letters after unit designations that may appear on a ticket:
E197P E198S E199Y T98H L99V
Regarding the task that units are assigned above, it would be correct to think?
A) E197 is a Purple K unit.
B) E198 is a Satellite Unit
C) E199 is the Lobby Control Unit
D) T98 is the High Rise Roof Team
ANSWER: D) T98 is the High Rise Roof Team
P - High Pressure Engine
S - Communications Unit
Y - Systems Control Unit
H - High Rise Roof Team (truck only) / Engines are Hazmat Tech
V - Vent Support Unit
Communications 2.12.3
After completing operations at a 3rd alarm fire, the Deputy Chief orders Engine 99 and Battalion 60, to immediately enter the collapsed condition of the building into eCIDS on return to quarters. In this situation, the Officer and Chief should?
A) Fax paper copies of the proposed immediate CIDS through the chain of command to the Deputy Chief, notifying each level of command by phone of the pending immediate CIDS.
B) Fax paper copies of the proposed immediate CIDS through the chain of command to the Deputy Chief, and then type and send an email to notify the next level of command of the pending immediate CIDS.
C) Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS, notifying each level of command by phone of the pending immediate CIDS.
D) Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS, and then type and send an email to notify the next level of command of the pending immediate CIDS.
ANSWER: C) Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS, notifying each level of command by phone of the pending immediate CIDS.
- Faxed paper copies of the CD-201 are NO LONGER ACCEPTED.
- Select “Immediate” CIDS / Call BC by PHONE / BC phones DC
- Automatic email is generated
Communications 4 4.3.3
First alarm units responding to a phone alarm for a fire in a residential building are given the following CIDS on their response ticket:
MD 3 STY 25x60 CL3LW-WOODEN I BEAMS
ON ALL FLOORS-REAR FIRE ESCAPE- YEAR
ALTERED 2015
In this situation, they would expect that the altered structure is most likely a?
A) Wood frame PD that added lightweight construction
B) Brownstone converted into a MD
C) Rowframe with either braced or balloon framing
D) MD originally of heavy timber construction
ANSWER: B) Brownstone converted into a MD.
- 1938 Building Classification Codes
Class 1 - Fireproof Class 2 - Fire protected Class 3 - Non Fireproof Class 4 - Wood Frame Class 5 - Metal Structure Class 6 - Heavy Timber
- 3 additional classifications have been added:
CL2LW - Fire protected structure using metal “c” joists / steel bar joist
CL3LW - Non fireproof structure renovated or repaired using any type of structural LW materials
CL4LW - Wood frame structure using any LW materials
Communications 4 pg 4-7
Which point below is correct regarding the use of handle talkies and cell phones?
A) HTs and cell phones shall not be used within 200 feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress.
B) Apparatus, Post and Marine radios shall not be used within 350 feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress.
C) HTs shall not be operated in a building in which police personnel are searching for a device.
D) If the transmitting button on the apparatus radio is depressed for longer than 30 seconds, an audible signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted.
ANSWER: C) HTs shall not be operated in a building in which police personnel are searching for a device.
A - Don’t use HTs or cell phones within 150 FEET
B - Don’t use Apparatus, Post, Marine radios within 300 FEET
C - Correct
D - Apparatus transmitting button held down for more than 60 SECONDS, an audible signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted.
- If you call dispatch and don’t get an answer, wait 30 seconds and try again. Do not make more than 3 attempts. If 3rd call is not acknowledged, assume radio is inoperative and transmit from another mobile unit. If no response after 3 attempts from another unit’s radio or indications of a problem with the borough radio frequency, switch to citywide frequency and advise the citywide dispatcher of difficulty encountered. If you can’t communicate with citywide dispatcher by radio, contact the borough or citywide dispatcher via telephone.
Communications 8 8.4.5 - 8.4.6
At 1730 hours, first alarm units arrive at the scene of an incident in Midtown where they find a transformer on fire in the street in front of a High Rise Office building. During the initial operations and size up they determine there is a medium smoke condition in the cellar of the Office Building, no fire extension in that building, but there are CO detectors sounding in the cellar and CO meter readings are reaching 200 ppm. The Battalion has asked for a 10-12. In this situation, the IC should transmit what signals?
A) 10-25 Code 1, 10-38 Code 3
B) 10-25 Code 1, 10-38 Code 4
C) 10-25 Code 4, 10-38 Code 3
D) 10-25 Code 4, 10-38 Code 4
ANSWER: C) 10-25 Code 4, 10-38 Code 3
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency
Without Code: Situation other that described in codes 1-4
Code 1 - FIRE extended from manhole conduit or transformer into building
Code 2 - Fire has blown one or more covers, or smoke issuing under pressure
Code 3 - Smoke seeping from a manhole
Code 4 - Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location
10-38 Carbon Monoxide Response
Code 1 - Investigation (low battery, defective, unwarranted)
Code 2 - Incident ( 1-9 ppm)
Code 3 - Emergency (Greater than 9 ppm)
Code 4 - No detector activation; specify incident or emergency.
Communications 8 pg 8-8, 8-11
A unit dispatched as the FireIce unit will have which suffix letter on its response ticket?
A) F
B) I
C) M
D) C
ANSWER: B) I FireIce unit
F - FAST UNIT (both Engine and Truck)
C - CFRD Engine / CPC Unit Truck
Communications 2 Pg 2-37
On a busy day in Brooklyn, units respond to a reported “trauma” where they find one car accident into a tree, with one victim injured. The victim is removed by the ladder company, who used a hurst tool to get her out of the car. The engine company then performs patient care on the victim who has only suffered non life threatening injuries. The correct signals to transmit in this situation are represented in which choice?
A) 10-36 Code 3, 10-37 Code 2
B) 10-36 Code 3, 10-37 Code 3
C) 10-36 Code 4, 10-37 Code 2
D) 10-36 Code 4, 10-37 Code 3
ANSWER: D) 10-36 Code 4, 10-37 Code 3
10-36 Vehicle Accident or Emergency “WAIT”
Code 1 - Washdown
Code 2 - Accident (no injuries or Washdown)
Code 3 - Injuries
Code 4 - Trapped victims requiring extrication
No Code - Vehicle emergency other than described above
10-37 Medical Assignment not Associated with Fire Operations
Code 1 - Deceased
Code 2 - Not breathing / Life Threatening
Code 3 - Breathing / Non Life Threatening
Code 4 - Unit is 10-84 NO PATIENT CONTACT / EMS on scene
Communications 8 Pg 8-10
An Engine and Ladder company respond to a Class 3 where they find that the alarm was activated because of a low battery condition. In this situation, the Engine Officer would be correct to transmit a 10-35 __________?
A) No Code
B) Code 1
C) Code 2
D) Code 3
E) Code 4 and complete a NYFIRS report
ANSWER: A) No Code
10-35 Unwarranted or Unnecessary Alarm Activation
No Code - Unwarranted (defective condition, low battery, no known cause or no condition found)
Codes 1-4 Unnecessary Alarm
Code 1 - Testing or servicing
Code 2 - Construction Activities
Code 3 - Ordinary household activities
Code 4 - Other known cause (cigarette smoke)
- Code 4 must complete NYFIRS report
Communications 8 Pg 8-10
An Engine and Ladder company respond to a pull box at 2330 hours and on arrival they find a smoke condition coming from a detached garage adjacent to a Private Dwelling. Inside the garage they extinguish a medium contents fire, and their searches prove negative for the garage. They also find a gasoline can nearby outside the garage. When they check the house, they find it is occupied with two old seniors. The Engine officer transmits a 10-18, requests the BC to continue in, and would also be correct to transmit which 10-41 signal?
A) Code 1
B) Code 2
C) Code 3
D) Code 4
ANSWER: D) Code 4
10-41 Fire Marshall Investigation Required
Code 1 - OCCUPIED STRUCTURE OR VEHICLE
Code 2 - UNOCCUPIED STRUCTURE
Code 3 - UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE
Code 4 - VACANT STRUCTURE (structures not intended for dwelling)
* Detached garages / sheds fall under this category *
Communications 8 Pg 8-12
An Engine company responds to a CFRD response where they meet EMS on the 11th floor of a High Rise MD. They both find a 75 year old patient who is having difficulty breathing and has thermal burns on her body. The Engine officer learns that the victim reached for a pot on the stove, and her dress caught on fire for about 10-15 seconds, causing 1st degree burns to her stomach. There was no extension of fire to any objects other than her body. EMS has the engine assist with patient care and then states she is an “Orange Tag”. In this situation, the Engine officer would be correct to transmit what signal?
A) 10-37 Code 2 and request a BC to respond
B) 10-37 Code 3 and request a BC to respond
C) 10-45 Code 2 but no BC response is required
D) 10-45 Code 3, and request a BC to respond
ANSWER: D) 10-45 Code 3, and request a BC to respond
- Any thermal burns / burns from flame is a 10-45
- Do not use 10-37 at any fire operation
10-45 Civilian DOA or Serious Injury (Fire related only)
Code 1 - BLACK TAG / DECEASED
Code 2 - RED TAG / LIFE THREATENING INJURY
Code 3 - ORANGE YELLOW TAG / NON LIFE THREATENING INJURY
Code 4 - GREEN TAG / AMBULATORY NON SERIOUS INJURY
Communications 8 Pg 8-11, 8-13
Units operating at an all hands fire in a MD when a serious collapse occurs trapping members on multiple floors. The IC immediately transmits a 10-66 due to the seriousness of the situation. In this situation, it would be incorrect to state that?
A) The IC is required to also transmit a 10-60 in addition to the 10-66
B) A staging area will be established and an additional BC assigned above the 2nd alarm designated as the staging area manager.
C) The dispatcher will cause the response of numerous specialized 10-66 resources plus the next higher alarm - a 2nd alarm.
D) 10-66 resources include an additional FAST unit, CFR Engine, Rescue Company and Collapse Rescue, Squad with its second piece, and a SOC Support Ladder.
E) Unless otherwise directed by the dispatcher, all of the resources in the 10-66, other than Chiefs, should go directly to the staging area.
ANSWER: E) Unless otherwise directed by the dispatcher, all of the resources in the 10-66, other than Chiefs, should go directly to the staging area. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- On transmission of a higher alarm which is part of signal 10-66, all units OTHER THAN Rescue, Squad, SOC Support Ladder, FAST unit and CFRD Engine shall be directed by the dispatcher to report to and remain at the Staging Area.
Communications 8 Pg 8-17
Regulations 11.3.26
E-99 arrives at a fire showing out of one window of the 16th floor of a 26 story High Rise MD. Engine 99 takes an elevator to the 14th floor, hooks up to the standpipe outlet on the 15th floor, and the Officer calls for water to the nozzle after the line has been flaked out. The ECC hooks up to a good hydrant, and notifies his Officer that the standpipe Siamese has been supplied with the correct pressure. The Control FF then notifies E-99’s Officer that he has insufficient pressure at the standpipe outlet even though the ECC has supplied the system. When critiquing the fire, which point below would be an incorrect tactic for this incident?
A) A 10-77 was transmitted by E-99’s Officer to the dispatcher upon their arrival.
B) An “Urgent” was transmitted by E-99’s Officer on the HT to the IC for a 10-70.
C) An “Urgent” was transmitted by the IC to the dispatcher for a 10-70
D) The 3rd arriving Engine was designated as the “Water Resource Unit” by the dispatcher.
ANSWER: D) The 3rd arriving Engine was designated as the “Water Resource Unit” by the dispatcher.
(INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- The SECOND ARRIVING ENGINE shall be designated as the Water Resource Unit by the dispatcher.
- No water at the standpipe warrants an Urgent and 10-70 given
Communications 8 pg 8-18
Regarding the signals 10-75, 10-76 and 10-77 it would be correct to state that?
A) A Rescue and Squad will always be assigned to every 10-75, 10-76, and 10-77.
B) The 3rd Ladder will always be assigned as the FAST Unit on a 10-75, 10-76, and 10-77. There are no exceptions to this policy.
C) A RAC unit will always be assigned on every 10-75, 10-76, and 10-77.
D) Every 10-77 will always have at least one High Rise Nozzle equipped Engine assigned to the incident. The 4th due Engine will be assigned the High Rise Nozzle duties.
ANSWER: C) A RAC unit will always be assigned on every 10-75, 10-76, and 10-77.
A - Squad and Rescue will be assigned IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE (not always)
B - 3rd Ladder is typically the FAST Unit, however exceptions can be made if the situation warrants.
C - RAC unit will ALWAYS be assigned at these incidents.
D - Recent change to books
The 5th DUE ENGINE is now assigned the HRN.
Communications 8 Pg 8-18, 8-20
All Officers should be aware that there are two types of radio messages on the Department radio - routine and urgent. Which of the following Department radio transmissions should be given as an “Urgent” to the dispatcher?
A) “E-152 to Staten Island, 10-75, fire on the 1st floor of a 2 story PD”
B) “Battalion 9 to Manhattan, transmit a 2nd alarm for Box 598”
C) “L-44 to the Bronx, we have been involved in a minor apparatus accident, we are unable to proceed to the odor of gas”
D) “Engine 75 to the Bronx, transmit a 10-70, we have a frozen hydrant”
E) Battalion 50 to Queens, have Tower Ladder 127 respond in from Jamaica Avenue and set up in front of Exposure 2”
F) All of the above warrant an “Urgent” message
G) Only choices A, B and D require “Urgent” messages
ANSWER: F) All of the above warrant an “Urgent” message.
- TYPES OF URGENT RADIO MESSAGES
- 2nd or greater alarms
- Calls for additional companies, ambulances, special units, 10-75
- Dispatchers orders to units away from quarters to respond in
- Deployment of units or important messages to units at fire/emerg.
- Report of apparatus breakdown while responding to an alarm
- Transmission of alarms and broadcast of address of fire
- Report that unit has stopped to extinguish fire while responding to another alarm.
- Signal 10-70 is given
An Engine company arrives at the scene of a serious hazardous materials incident inside of a factory building where they find about 10 civilians having great difficulty breathing. In this situation, they would be most correct to transmit a 10-80 ___________?
A) Code 1
B) Code 2
C) Code 3
D) Code 4
ANSWER: A) Code 1
10-80 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT
No Code - Can be controlled by on scene units (Release of a small quantity / materials and hazards have been identified / PPE provides adequate protection / Special equipment and training not needed)
Code 1 - An incident requiring additional resources or specialized equipment not carried by regular field units to assist the IC in assessing the hazards and identifying the resources necessary to manage the spill or release.
- Codes 2,3 and 4 do not exist for a 10-80 signal.
Communications 8 Pg 8-21
An Engine Officer returning from a response determines that his apparatus radio is defective and not operating. When he returns to quarters, he asks the ladder officer what action to take. What would be the correct actions?
A) Obtain a portable citywide radio from the Battalion.
B) Perform an operational check of the portable citywide radio when it is received by requesting a 10-11 radio test count with the citywide dispatcher.
C) Carry the portable citywide radio in the front of the cab while responding. Also carry or wear it while off the apparatus to communicate with the dispatcher for routine transmissions.
D) Notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without an operating apparatus radio, if a response is received while awaiting the arrival of a citywide radio.
E) Know the dispatcher is required to dispatch the nearest available Engine company with an operating radio if a response is received while awaiting the arrival of the citywide radio.
ANSWER: D) Notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without n operating apparatus radio, if a response is received while awaiting the arrival of a citywide radio.
A - Portable Citywide radio is obtained from the DIVISION
B - Perform a 10-11 radio test count with your BOROUGH dispatch
C - Citywide radio SHALL NOT BE CARRIED or worn by Officer. It should remain in the cab and serve as a communications link.
E - The NEAREST AVAILABLE UNIT (Engine or Ladder) with an operating radio will be dispatched
Communications 8 Pg 8-30
A member activating their Emergency Alert Button (EAB) on their HT will cause all of the following to occur except?
A) An Emergency Alert Tone will sound on all HTs within range on the same frequency.
B) A beacon tone will sound on the HT that activated their EAB
C) The company, position and name of the member who pressed the EAB will immediately display on the EFAS, if the HT is in range of the EFAS.
D) The MDTs of EFAS enabled units within range of the HT will automatically switch to EFAS mode and print out a hard copy showing the company, position and name of the member.
E) HT transmission power on the radio that activated their EAB will be increased from 2 watts to 5 watts on the tactical channel.
ANSWER: D) The MDTs of EFAS enabled units within range of the HT will automatically switch to EFAS mode and print out a hard copy showing the company, position and name of the member.
(INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- The MDT will print out a hard copy showing company, position and TIME WHEN IT RECEIVED THE EAB ACTIVATION.
Communications 11 2.7.2
Units are operating at an all hands fire when the IC hears an emergency alert tone indicating an EAB activation, but no radio transmission is given following the sounds of the emergency alert tone. In this situation, it would be most correct for the IC to identify the EAB activating member by stating on the HT Tactical 1 ____________?
A) “Command to EFAS, who is the Mayday?”
B) “Command to the member who activated their EAB, do you have a Mayday?”
C) “Command to the member who activated their EAB, go with your Mayday”
D) “Command to the member who activated their EAB, do you have an emergency?”
ANSWER: D) “Command to the member who activated their EAB, do you have an emergency?”
- In this scenario, no Mayday or Urgent was given after the activation of the EAB. Therefor the following statements would be correct to give
A - “Command to EFAS, who activated their EAB?”
B - “Command to member who activated their EAB, do you have an EMERGENCY?”
C - “Command to Ladder 23 Roof, do you have an emergency?”
- If the activation of the EAB is followed with a radio transmission or an Urgent or a Mayday the correct response would be - “Command to Ladder 4 Roof, go ahead with your Mayday (Urgent)”
Communications 9 Add 4 4.1
The TAC-U channel is a 5 watt channel on the FDNY HT. It is found in Zone A on HT Channel _____________?
A) 11
B) 12
C) 13
D) 14
E) 15
ANSWER: C) 13 TAC-U
11 - Building Repeater
12 - MOB RP
14 - Subway 1
15 - Subway 2
Communications 11 Pg 11-12 Chapter 14 Addendum 2
The Subway Duplex channels on the HT are found in Zone A on HT channels ______________?
A) 11 and 12
B) 12 and 13
C) 14 and 15
D) 15 and 16
ANSWER: C) 14 and 15 Subway Repeater
11 - BLDG RP
12 - MOB RP
13 - TAC-U
16 - EMERG CH
- All 5 watts except Channel 1:Tactical and
Channel 3: Tactical 2 (2 watts)
Communications 11 Pg 11-12
The HT Duplex Channels that are used with a repeater to enhance communications within a building (Javits Center) or facility (PATH Station) are found in Zone A of the HTs on channels ______________?
A) 11 & 12
B) 12 & 13
C) 14 & 15
D) 15 & 16
ANSWER: A) 11 and 12 HT Duplex Channels (Within a building)
13 - TAC-U
14 and 15 - Subway Repeater
16 - EMRG CH
Communications 11 Pg 11-12
First alarm units are operating at a 10-76 in a 60 story High Rise Office Building. The fire is on the 22nd floor and the DC has set up the Fire Sector and SAE Group. In this situation, it would be incorrect to state that?
A) The Fire Sector should be established for units operating on 22 and 23rd floors. The SAE Group will be units operating on all floors above the Fire Sector.
B) Once the Fire Sector is established, units in this sector shall communicate with the Fire Sector Supervisor on the Primary Tactical Channel, and not communicate with the ICP unless Urgent.
C) Units operating above the Fire Sector shall initially communicate with the Fire Sector Supervisor on the Primary Tactical Channel, the switch to Secondary Tactical once the SAE Group in established.
D) Once the SAE Group is established, units in this sector shall not communicate with the ICP unless Urgent.
ANSWER: C) Units operating above the Fire Sector shall initially communicate with the Fire Sector Supervisor on the Primary Tactical Channel, the switch to Secondary Tactical once the SAE Group in established. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- Units above the Fire Sector shall initially communicate with the COMMAND POST on the Primary Tactical, then switch to Secondary Tactical once SAE Group is established.
High Rise Office Pg 18-19
Ladder 157 is the FAST Unit and is put to work in a FAST Group with Rescue 2 and Battalion 41 to search for a missing firefighter in the cellar of a commercial building. Which of the following transmissions would be correct for them to utilize on the HT while operating?
A) L157 Irons FF monitoring EFAS sees an EAB activation and calls the IC by saying “L157 FAST to Command”
B) L157 Officer finds the lost FF in the rear of the cellar and says “Mayday, mayday, mayday, L157 FAST to Command with a Mayday”
C) L157 Officer requests the FAST PAK from his OV by saying “L157 FAST to L157 FAST OV, bring me the FAST PAK”
D) L157 Officer wants to update Battalion 41 on the progress of the FF removal and says “L157 to the FAST Sector Supervisor”
ANSWER: B) L157 Officer finds the lost FF in the rear of the cellar and says “Mayday, mayday, mayday, L157 FAST to Command with a Mayday”
A - Member monitoring EFAS = “EFAS TO COMMAND”
C - “L157 to L157 OV, bring me the FAST PAK”
D - “L157 to the FAST GROUP SUPERVISOR”
- Member who locates down FF
“L157 FAST to Command, missing member located” (Officer)
“L157 FAST OV to Command, missing member located” (OV) etc.
Communications 9 Pg 9-7
An Officer discussing the use of the HT was incorrect when he stated that?
A) If the PTT button is continuously held, the HT remote mic speaker emits a short audible warning tone at about 20 seconds and a continuous tone at 30 seconds.
B) When transmitting, depress the PTT button, taking a slight pause, (1/4 second) before speaking.
C) On the new 8000 HT radios, an emergency alert that is received by a HT will be held on the HT-LED screen for about 8 seconds.
D) When recalling transmissions on the new 8000 HT radios, a yellow triangle will be displayed on the LED display to indicate a received Emergency Alert activated transmission.
E) When a member depresses his EAB on the new 8000 HT radio, the transmitting radio will display the word “Emergency” in an orange stripe and blink a high visibility strobe light.
ANSWER: A) If the PTT button is continuously held, the HT remote mic speaker emits a short audible warning tone at about 20 seconds and a continuous tone at 30 seconds. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- Short audible warning tone is at TWENTY SIX (26) SECONDS
Continuous tone at approximately 30 seconds. - Choices C,D and E are fro, forthcoming HT Bulletin
Communications 11 3.4 / 5.2
An Officer discussing ARCS was incorrect when he stated that?
A) ARCS means “Auxiliary Radio Communications Systems”
B) Simplex channels transmit and receive on the same frequency (point to point)
C) Duplex channels transmit on one frequency, but receive a signal back on a different frequency, thus requiring a duplex repeater system.
D) Base Station Leaky Cable is another ARCS that is a base radio connected to a cable running throughout the structure. It is a duplex radio that operates on Channels 11 & 12.
ANSWER: D) Base Station Leaky Cable is another ARCS that is a base radio connected to a cable running throughout the structure. It is a duplex radio that operates on Channels 11 and 12 (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- Base Station Leaky Cable operates on Channels 1 through 8
- Simplex HT Channels are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,13 & 16
- Duplex HT Channels are 11, 12, 14 and 15
- Channel 9 is a digital channel for future use
Communications 13 1.1
Ladder 99 arrives first at a newly constructed 90 story High Rise Office Building for a fire reported on the 49th floor. CIDS information indicates that the building has a building repeater that works off Channel 11 on the FDNY HT. Which of the following actions by the Officer was incorrect?
A) Activated the building ARCS with a 1620 key
B) Left one member at the ICP to monitor the repeater channel and relay messages.
C) Switched to Channel 11 on his radio, having other members of Ladder 99 stay on Channel 1
D) Performed a functional test of Channel 11 upon reaching the 47th floor, 2 floors below the reported fire floor.
E) Notified the dispatcher to advise all incoming units that Channel 11 is being utilized .
ANSWER: D) Performed a functional test of Channel 11 upon reaching the 47th floor, 2 floors below the reported fire floor. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- Perform functional test PRIOR TO LEAVING THE LOBBY.
Communications 13 3.1.1
Ladder 24 is utilizing Channel 12 (a repeater system) successfully at a fire at a PATH Station when they suddenly notice the continued inability to make radio contact on Channel 12 as they reach the incident location. In this situation, the Officer would be correct to immediately take which action?
A) Notify the IC via HT Relay set up on channel 1 of repeater failure
B) Switch to Channel 11 to see if the repeater works on that Channel
C) Request in house radios to see if the repeater world off those radios
D) Return to a location where previous communications were successful to see if the incident location is just a dead spot.
ANSWER: D) Return to a location where previous communications were successful to see if the incident location is just a dead spot.
- Report dead spot to the IC and continue to operate on ARCS
- If unsuccessful, use the HT on Channel 1 to report repeater failure
Communications 13 pg 13-7
Units are operating at a multiple alarm subway incident where Channel 14 is being utilized as an Auxiliary Radio Communications System (ARCS). The BC realizes that Channel 14 has suddenly failed and is no longer operational. He then instructs the Communications Engine to transmit an emergency message on the POST radio advising all units that the radio repeater has failed and that they should switch back to Channel 1. He instructs them to utilize the Reverse Channel for Channel 14 to transmit this message. Which is the Reverse Channel for Channel 14?
A) 17
B) 18
C) 19
D) 20
ANSWER: C) 19
- Channel 17 is the Reverse Channel for Bldg Repeater Channel 11
- Channel 18 is the Reverse Channel for Bldg Repeater Channel 12
- Channel 19 is the Reverse Channel for SUBWY RPT Channel 14
- Channel 20 is the Reverse Channel for SUBWY RPT Channel 15
Communications 13 Pg 13-17
Engine 79 responds on a CFRD call for a cardiac arrest. On arrival they find an EMS BLS unit on scene. In this situation, in order to initiate contact with the EMS BLS unit, it would be correct for the Officer of Engine 79 to?
A) On Fire HT Channel 1 state “Engine 79 to EMS”
B) On Fire HT Channel 10 state “Engine 79 to EMS”
C) Proceed to the reported apartment, because BLS units do not have Fire HT channels, only EMS supervisors have that capability.
D) Call the FDNY dispatcher to advise the BLS unit that Engine 79 is on scene.
ANSWER: A) On Fire HT Channel 1 state “Engine 79 to EMS
- NEW MATERIAL *
- Fire unit can contact EMS ON HT 1 “E79 to EMS”
- If EMS is on scene first they can contact us “EMS 17 Adam to E79”
- If unable to contact EMS on HT 1, info may be relayed through the FD dispatcher to the assigned EMS unit.
- When use of HT 1 to speak to EMS is impractical, Channel 10 may be used at non fire emergencies to facilitate communications.
Example: Mass casualty incident where a Medical Branch communication plan is implemented.
Communications 14 Add 1 - 2.2
Engine 22 responds to box 865 and arrives 1st at a vehicle accident into a building at 2340 Lexington Avenue, near 85th street in Yorkville. They determine there are numerous traumatic injuries. Because they are not certain which is the proper local EMS Sector frequency, they would be most correct to transmit critical information to EMS on which channel?
A) EMS Citywide 1 - “Engine 22 to EMS, at box 865 - 2430 Lexington Avenue, we have a car into a building with five people critically injured”
B) EMS Citywide 1 - “Engine 22 to EMS, at 2430 Lexington Avenue, near 85th street, we have a car into a building with 5 injuries”
C) EMS Citywide 1 - “Engine 22 to EMS, at 2430 Lexinmgton Avenue, near 85th street, we have a car into a building with 5, 10-37 code 2’s”
D) EMS Citywide 2 - “Engine 22 to EMS, at 2430 Lexington Avenue, near 85th street, we have a car into a building with five people critically injured”
ANSWER: B) EMS Citywide 1 - “Engine 22 to EMS, at 2430 Lexington Avenue, near 85th street, we have a car into a building with 5 injuries”
- EMS Borough frequencies are available to FD units to communicate directly with EMS Dispatchers.
- Use plain speak - do not use 10 codes, fire jargon etc.
- EMS resources will typically operate on EMS-CW1 at MCI incidents.
- A fire is classified as an MCI by EMS.
- When proper EMS borough frequency cannot be determined, transmit on EMS-CW1.
- Include the following information to EMS Dispatcher:
Engine 22 to EMS
Address including cross streets (DO NOT USE BOX NUMBER)
Relevant critical information
Chiefs should precede their messages with “Fire Battalion”
Communications 14 Addendum 1 Pg 2
Battalion 37 arrives at a 10-75 for a first floor Brownstone fire when the Officer from L111 transmits 2 10-45’s found, not breathing, that are being brought out to the street now. The BC looks around and sees no one from EMS visibly on scene. In this situation, in order to communicate critical information to EMS, the BC should attempt to?
A) Contact EMS on HT Channel 1
B) Notify the FDNY Dispatcher for relay to EMS
C) Utilize any Engine or Ladder UHF radio to contact EMS via EMS-CW1.
D) Utilize a DARS Radio to contact EMS on Bklyn South
ANSWER: A) Contact EMS on HT Channel 1
- If IC needs EMS and they are not on scene or can’t be located:
- Attempt to contact them on HT Channel 1 “Command to EMS”
- If you can’t, contact FD Dispatcher with particulars to relay to EMS
- UHF radios in all Engines and Ladders can be used for direct communication with EMS. Switch to EMS-CW1 and use plain speak (no 10 codes or fire jargon)
- DARS radios can be used for direct communication with EMS Citywide dispatch for relay to EMS units by switching to the EMS Zone Channel 1 (EMS-CW1). Transmissions on this frequency will not be heard by FD units.
Communications 14 Addendum 1 3.6
You are a member of the FAST Unit that is monitoring EFAS. You hear an emergency alert button activation and notice the seven digit ID number starting with the number “3” highlighted in the radio status and Mayday areas on the screen. You would know this 7 digit number is which member from the list below?
A) Member from EMS
B) Member from Rescue 3
C) The Battalion Chief’s Aide
D) The Division Chief’s Aide
ANSWER: A) Member from EMS
- Any EAB activation from EMS personnel requires the IC to contact the Medical Branch for identification and/or communication. For some EMS personnel, their HT 7 digit Internal Radio Code (with a leading digit “3”) displays on EFAS, rather than their unit, name, and assignment.
Communications 9 / Addendum 4 / Section 4.3
The OV of Ladder 153 has just pressed his Emergency Alert Button (EAB) prior to giving a Mayday transmission. As the FAST Unit Officer you would know that all of the following below are correct except which?
A) An Emergency Alert Tone is sounded on all HTs (including the HT with EAB activation) on the same frequency.
B) The 7 digit Internal Radio Code, preceded by the letters “EM” is displayed on the LCD screen of the FAST Radio and Model III HTs.
C) Within range, the company, position and name of the member who pressed the EAB displays on the Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS)
D) HT transmission power on the tactical channel is increased from 2 to 5 watts, providing more power for the message to get through.
ANSWER: A) An Emergency Alert Tone is sounded on all HTs (including the HT with EAB activation) on the same frequency. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- TONE is sounded on all HTs OTHER THAN the HT w/ EAB activation
- Beacon tone is sounded on member’s radio who pushed EAB
Communications 9 Addendum 4 Section 2
Members are drilling on Emergency Alert Button activations and Mayday transmissions. As the Officer supervising the drill which statement should you correct?
A) To activate the EAB the member shall begin by depressing their EAB for approximately 1/2 second.
B)The EAB can be deactivated and reset by depressing and holding the EAB for approximately 2 seconds until a reset tone is heard.
C) Beacon tones repeat at regular intervals every 4 seconds.
D) A second Emergency Alert Tone will always be transmitted 10 seconds after the initial tone, this happens automatically.
ANSWER: D) A second Emergency Alert Tone will always be transmitted 10 seconds after the initial tone, this happens automatically. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- This will not occur if member who activated their EAB presses their HT push to talk button in the interim.
Communications 9 Addendum 4 section 3
The IC has just delegated you the responsibility of conducting an emergency roll call. You would know that the member conducting the ERC must have an updated list of all units on scene. Which statement below is incorrect regarding ERC procedures?
A) Press the “Incident Summary” button - a blank form will appear requesting several pieces of information (date, box etc.) This information needs to be entered.
B) Press “Send” - this will automatically default the report to the box the unit is currently assigned to. The MDT will indicate a message is waiting.
C) Press “Next” to retrieve the rundown of units.
D) Press “Print” for the MDT to print the rundown.
ANSWER: A) Press the “Incident Summary” button - a blank form will appear requesting several pieces of information (date, box etc.) This information needs to be entered. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- This information does NOT NEED TO BE ENTERED.
Communications 9 Addendum 2 Section 4.1
Members assigned to tasks which are not under the “Immediate Supervision” of their Company Officer must contact such Officer before entering a dangerous area and advise such Officer of their status at frequent intervals, especially when attempting tasks not normally associated with their assignment. If contact cannot be made with their Company Officer, they shall attempt to contact certain members based on a priority. Please choose the correct priority from the list below.
A) 1st (Chauffeur) / 2nd (IC) / 3rd (Any other HT equipped member)
B) 1st (IC) / 2nd (Chauffeur) / 3rd (Any other HT equipped member)
C) 1st (Any other HT equipped member / 2nd (IC) / 3rd (Chauffeur)
D) None of the above are correct
ANSWER: A) 1st (Chauffeur) / 2nd (IC) / 3rd (Any other HT equipped member.
Communications 9 (9.2.2)
“CIA”
The Officer who arrives first at the fire area must transmit the following information to the IC:
- Location of fire. If a MD, report the wing, floor, apartment & number of apartments per floor.
- Fire conditions and access to the fire area.
- Whether the fire is extending and how it is extending and the need for additional lines.
- Difficulties or delays in gaining entrance to fire area or in advancing line, give reasons.
- If any occupants have been located or are reported missing.
Please choose the most correct answer:
A) 1/2/3 only
B) 2/3/4 only
C) 1/2/3/4/5
D) 1/2/3/5 only
ANSWER: C) 1/2/3/4/5
“LODANCE”
L - Location of fire
O - Occupants reported missing
D - Difficulties / delays in gaining entrance to fire area / advancing line
A - Access to fire area (stair location)
N - Number of apts on fire floor
C - Condition of fire
E - Extension of fire
Communications 9 (9.3.1)
Which choice represents the correct situations where you would give a “MAYDAY” transmission?
- Collapse Feared
- Collapse Occured
- Unconscious or Life Threatening Injury
- Missing Member
- Lost or Trapped Member
A) 1/2/3/4/5
B) 3/4/5 only
C) 1/2/4/5 only
D) 2/3/4/5 only
ANSWER: D) 2/3/4/5 only
“I Owe You My Life”
I - Imminent Collapse
O - Collapse Occured
U- Unconscious or Life Threatening Injury
M - Missing Member
L - Lost or Trapped Member
Communications 9 (9.4.1)
You are operating at a 7 alarm fire in Queens. A fire started in a mercantile occupancy and spread throughout several buildings that are mixed occupancies. During the fire operation, you hear a transmission from your OV FF stating “severe fire in the rear impinging on a large propane storage area directly to the rear of the original fire building.” You would be correct to know that the OV should have given which type of transmission?
A) Mayday
B) Normal
C) Urgent
D) Urgent or Mayday
ANSWER: C) Urgent
“Discontinue Wife Change”
D -Discontinue Interior Attack
W - Water Loss (10-70)
I - Injured Member (non life threatening)
F - Fear of Collapse
E - Extension to exposures
Change - Any change in conditions that will have severe impact
Communications 9 (9.4.2)
You are an Officer working a 9x6 tour when you decide to conduct an emergency alert button (EAB) drill. You state the following items listed below. Your members should have corrected you in which statement made?
A) Use of any of the HT Channels 2 through 8 for the EAB drill.
B) Monitor the channel selected for the EAB drill for 2-3 minutes prior to activating the EAB to ensure the selected channel is not already in use.
C) Ensure all HTs are switched back to HT channel 1 upon completion of the drill.
D) Your members should have corrected statements A & B
ANSWER: A) Use of any of the HT Channels 2 through 8 for the EAB drill. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- Use CHANNEL (4) FOUR through (8) eight
Communications 9 Addendum 4 (5.2)
When EFAS starts, it is programmed to automatically download the latest version of the spare radio database. This will be indicated in the bottom center of the task bar. It will show the following: channel connected to “Radio List Updated” (identifies the most current list), the date and time in __________ letters and the assigned Battalion or Division vehicle.
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Black
ANSWER: C) Green
Communications 9 Addendum 3 (4.2)
There may be a delay receiving the Spare Radio Database in EFAS. As a result, EFAS will show the last time a successful update took place. “Radio List: Last Updated” identifies a radio list from the last time it was updated. It will show the last time the list was updated in _________ letters.
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Black
ANSWER: D) Black
Communications 9 Addendum 3 (4.3)
It is imperative that members utilize their EAB when transmitting a “Mayday”. When a member activates their EAB, their identity line in EFAS will automatically be highlighted. Their company, position and name will be listed in ________ in both the “Radio Status” and “Maydays” areas.
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Green
D) Black
ANSWER: A) Red
Communications 9 Addendum 3 (5.1)
A fire is burning on the upper floors of a high rise office building in lower Manhattan. A communications link must be established between the Incident Command Post and the Fire Sector. Which action below would be the correct procedure to establish this communications link?
A) The 1st arriving engine officer should bring the Post Radio from the 1st BC to a location in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet from which the 1st hand line is being stretched. The Post Radio should be set on the command channel.
B) The 2nd arriving engine officer should bring the Post Radio from the 1st BC to a location in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet from which the 1st hand line is being stretched. The Post Radio should be set on the command channel.
C) The 1st arriving engine officer should bring the Post Radio from the 1st BC to a location in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet from which the 1st hand line is being stretched. The Post Radio should be set on the primary tactical channel.
D) The 2nd arriving engine officer should bring the Post Radio from the 1st BC to a location in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet from which the 1st hand line is being stretched. The Post Radio should be set on the primary tactical channel.
ANSWER: B) The 2nd arriving engine officer should bring the Post Radio from the 1st BC to a location in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet from which the 1st hand line is being stretched. The Post Radio should be set on the command channel.
Communications 12 (6.2)
The Post Radio is considered the keystone of our High Rise communications solution and an integral part of our communications system. It is equipped with an adjustable, removable, padded shoulder strap as well as a carrying handle and is secured in the BC vehicle. The power output of this radio is _______ watts.
A) 5
B) 25
C) 40
D) 45
ANSWER: D) 45
Communications 12 (2.2)
The Post Radio should be fully charged _________ and after each use for at least ________ hours.
A) Weekly / 4
B) Weekly / 8
C) Monthly / 4
D) Monthly / 8
ANSWER: B) Weekly / 8
Communications 12 (2.3)
Which statement below is incorrect regarding the Post Radio?
A) Due to the radio frequency radiation hazard, members should not be within 2 feet from a transmitting radio.
B) A frequency selector switch allows for the use of HT channels with the exception of Channel 9. The channel selection is displayed through an LCD screen.
C) A push to talk (PTT) handset is attached to the side of the radio. An ON/OFF switch is located on the top of the case.
D) A speaker is built into the face of the radio.
ANSWER: B) A frequency selector switch allows for the use of HT channels with the exception of Channel 9. The channel selection is displayed through an LCD screen. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
Communications 12 (2.5 - 2.6 - 2.7 - 2.9)
- FOR USE ON ALL 16 CHANNELS
While performing BISP, a company officer notices a 4 story brownstone that is being renovated using lightweight materials throughout. When updating the CIDS on this building, the Officer would be correct to classify this building as?
A) CL1LW
B) CL2LW
C) CL3LW
D) CL4LW
ANSWER: C) CL3LW
- CL3 (Brownstones are Non-fireproof structures)
- CL4LW would be correct for wood frame buildings such as ROWFRAMES renovated with LW materials.
(Comm 4 4.4.2 D)
When viewing the main display of the Motorola APX8000XE, it will normally show the zone the radio is on, the channel it is on, and the company and assignment for that radio. If you were the L120 Roof FF, the company and assignment for your radio will be displaced and changed on the main display in all of the following situations except?
A) The radio is receiving an ID because another member is transmitting (E321 ECC), the radio will now read “E321 ECC”.
B) The radio receives an emergency alert from another member (L175 Roof), the radio will now read “EA received - Ladder 175 ROOF” indicating the L175 Roof FF pressed their EAB.
C) If the L120 Roof radio is switched to an encrypted channel, it will now read “SECURE”.
D) If the L120 Roof FF depressed his EAB, the radio will now read “Emergency”
E) If the radio has a low battery, the radio will now read “low battery”
ANSWER: C) If the L120 Roof radio is switched to an encrypted channel, it will now read “SECURE” (INCORRECT)
- It will not change when switched to an encrypted channel.
4 times Zone / Channel / Company / Assignment is DISPLACED
- Someone else is transmitting (shows that members co. & assignment)
- Radio receives em. alert (“EA received - LADDER 175 ROOF”)
- If you hit your EAB your radio will now read “Emergency”
- If radio has low battery it will read “low battery”
(Communications 11 2.2.2)
At most operations, members will be operating on Tactical Zone A, HT channel 1. If you are a member operating at an incident on any other zone or channel, and you quickly want to switch back to Tactical Zone A, HT Channel 1, you would be correct to press the?
A) Home button for 1 second
B) Home button for 2 seconds
C) Recent button for 1 second
D) Recent button for 2 seconds
ANSWER: B) Home button for 2 seconds
- “Long Press” the home button (2 seconds) to return to Tactical Zone A, HT channel 1.
(Communications 11 2.2.3 D)
Members conducting drill regarding the colors for the transmit / receive LED on top of the HT radio and on top of the remote speaker mic were correct in which TWO points they stated?
A) Solid red means the HT is transmitting.
B) Blinking red while transmitting means that the HT is transmitting a secured transmission.
C) Blinking red while not transmitting means there is a low battery condition.
D) Solid amber indicates the radio is in the emergency mode.
E) Blinking amber means the HT is receiving a secured transmission.
ANSWER: A and E are CORRECT
A) Solid red means the HT is transmitting.
E) Blinking amber means the HT is receiving a secured transmission.
- Solid red is what you normally see when SENDING
- Solid amber is what your normally see when RECEIVING
- Blinking red while transmitting - LOW BATTERY
- Blinking red while NOT transmitting - Radio in EM. MODE
- Blinking amber - HT receiving a SECURED transmission
(Communications 11 2.2.5 E)
Which point below regarding the HT radio is not accurately indicated?
A) When turning the radio on, the radio will return to the last channel and zone selected when the radio was last on, no matter what current position the channel selector knob is on.
B) If the radio power up test is unsuccessful the first time, an error message will appear. This indicates the radio is defective and it should be places OOS.
C) The high visibility LED on the remote speaker mic illuminates 18.5 lumens at 120 degrees.
D) To activate the high visibility LED light for use as a flashlight, press and hold the light down for 2 seconds. To turn the light off, also press and hold down for 2 seconds.
ANSWER: B) If the radio power up test is unsuccessful the first time, an error message will appear. This indicates the radio is defective and it should be places OOS. (INCORRECT)
- If this occurs, TURN THE RADIO OFF AND BACK ON and see if it successful before placing the radio OOS.
(Communications 11 2.3 A)
The high visibility LED light on the HT remote speaker mic illuminates 18.5 lumens at 120 degrees. To activate this to use as a flashlight, press and hold the light down for ______ second(s). To turn it off, press and hold the light down for _______ second(s).
A) 1/2 and 1/2
B) 1/2 and 2
C) 2 and 1/2
D) 2 and 2
ANSWER: D) 2 and 2
Communications 11 2.5 F
Regarding the functional check and maintenance of the new HTs it would be incorrect to state?
A) They shall be checked, inspected and maintained after the 0900 and 1800 roll calls.
B) They shall be checked, inspected and maintained after use.
C) Wet batteries shall be wiped dry prior to charging.
D) If a battery has physical damage, make only one attempt to place it onto the charger to see if it can be properly charged.
ANSWER: D) If a battery has physical damage, make only one attempt to place it onto the charger to see if it can be properly charged. (INCORRECT)
- If battery has physical damage DO NOT PLACE IT IN THE CHARGER (place it OOS)
(Communications 11 5.8)
You are an officer working in an Engine who has just returned from a 3rd alarm when you learn that your Nozzle FFs HT was lost at the fire. It is now imperative that you immediately make which notification(s) listed below? (more than one correct)
A)The Borough Communications Office via email
B) BITS via email and telephone
C) Administrative Battalion by telephone
D) Administrative Division by telephone
ANSWER: C and D are correct NEW MATERIAL
C) Administrative Battalion by telephone
D) Administrative Division by telephone
When you lose Department radio notify:
- RADIO SHOPS via email (they can remotely disable radio)
- FDOC via email and phone
- Battalion and Division by phone
(Communications 11 6.1)
In order to correct the stuck button problem, the HT radio has a time out timer that sounds a short audible warning tone at approximately ________ seconds and a continuous tone cutting off the transmitter at ________ seconds?
A) 12 / 20
B) 20 / 30
C) 26 / 30
D) 30 / 40
ANSWER: C) 26 / 30
- Apparatus radio times out at 60 seconds.
- HT radios time out at 30 seconds (warning at 26 seconds)
(Communications 11 3.3)
When an EAB is depressed, audible alerts are emmitted to other HT’s within range of the transmitting HT to notify other members that a member has activated his Emergency Alert. Regarding these audible alerts, it would be correct to state which of the following?
A) The HT will transmit two impolite alerts and one polite alert.
B) An impolite alert is when the radio sends a transmission even if the channel is busy with other radio traffic, thus preempting any ongoing transmission.
C) A polite alert is when the radio sends a transmission if the channel is not busy with other radio traffic. Polite alerts are sent out approximately 8 seconds after the impolite transmission.
D) To reset the Emergency Alert feature on the transmitting radio, depress the EAB for one second or turn the HT off and then back on again.
ANSWER: C) A polite alert is when the radio sends a transmission if the channel is not busy with other radio traffic. Polite alerts are sent out approximately 8 seconds after the impolite transmission.
A - HT will transmit ONE impolite and TWO polite alerts.
B - An impolite alert is when the radio sends a transmission even if the channel is busy with other radio traffic. IT WILL NOT PREEMPT ONGOING TRANSMISSIONS.
D - To reset Emergency Alert, depress EAB for TWO SECONDS or turn HT off and back on.
(Comm 11, 3.5.1)
When an EAB is depressed, other receiving radio will receive an Emergency Alert Activation. Regarding this activation, on receiving radios, it would be incorrect to state which of the following?
A) The Main Display will show “EA received” in Orange/Amber and display the aplha-numeric identity of the radio transmitting the EA.
B) The Top Display will show “EA RCVD” in Orange/Amber. It will alternatively display “EA RCVD” and the “alpha-numeric ID” of the radio transmitting the EA.
C) This main display and top display will hold the EA message for approximately 8 seconds.
D) When a member who transmitted an EA, subsequently depresses their PTT button, members receiving this tranmissison will observe an Orange band with the words “Urgent Message” appearing on the main display with Unit and Position. Similar info will scroll across the top display.
ANSWER: D) When a member who transmitted an EA, subsequently depresses their PTT button, members receiving this tranmissison will observe an Orange band with the words “Urgent Message” appearing on the main display with Unit and Position. Similar info will scroll across the top display. (INCORRECT)
- The Orange band will have the words “EMERGENCY CALL” appearing on the main dipslay.
(Comm 11, 3.5.2)
Regarding the use of the “Recent Calls” feature on the new HT radios, it would be correct to state which of the following?
A) Depressing the double dot button under “Rcnt” will activate the recent calls.
B) The IDs of the last 20 received transmissions can be viewed.
C) Any call that displays an Orange circle indicates a call that was EA activated
D) The Recent Calls Screen is dynamic - it will continue to populate.
ANSWER: A) Depressing the double dot button under “Rcnt” will activate the recent calls.
B - The IDs of the last FIFTEEN (15) transmission can be viewed.
C - Any call that displays an Orange TRIANLGE indicates a call that was EA activated.
D - The Recent Calls Screen is STATIC - it will NOT CONTINUE to populate.
(Communications 11, 3.5.2)
Regarding the maintenance of the new HT radios, it would be correct to state which of the following?
A) If a HT becomes wet at an operation, or has been submerged in water, remove the battery, and dry the HT and battery contacts before reattaching the battery.
B) If the remote speaker mic becomes wet or submerged, remove water trapped inside the grille and microphone by heating the unit.
C) When HTs are sent for repair, they should always be sent complete with radio, antenna, battery, remote speaker mic and leather cases and straps.
D) No items (keys, key fobs..) shall be attached directly to any part of the HT, including the HT case, antenna, remote speaker mic, or HT strap.
ANSWER: A) If a HT becomes wet at an operation, or has been submerged in water, remove the battery, and dry the HT and battery contacts before reattaching the battery.
B - If the remote speaker mic becomes wet or submerged, remove water trapped inside the grille and microphone by SHAKING THE UNIT. (Do not heat unit)
C - When HTs are sent for repair, they should always be sent complete with radio, antenna, battery, remote speaker mic (DO NOT SEND leather cases and straps)
D - No items (keys, key fobs..) shall be attached directly to any part of the HT, including the HT case, antenna, remote speaker mic (YOU CAN ATTACH TO HT STRAP)
Communications 11 , 5
When charging HTs, a flashing red light showing on the battery indicator status means that the battery is?
A) In trickle mode - where the charge is at 90% or better.
B) In fault mode - it is too hot to charge.
C) In fault mode - it is too cold to charge.
D) Not charging, it should be reinserted.
ANSWER: D) Not charging, it should be reinserted.
A - Trickle mode (Flashing green, charged 90% or better)
B & C - Fault mode (Flashing Amber, too hot or too cold)
- Steady Green = fully charged
Steady Red - in rapid charge
(Communications 11 Add 1, 2.3)
You are responding as the Officer of the FAST Unit to a 10-75 where there is an ongoing aggressive deadly behavior incident and the IC has decided to implement encrypted communications for tactical and command channels. In this situation, you would be incorrect to think that?
A) Channel 9 in the tactical zone is the encrypted tactical channel for secure tactical communications.
B) An encrypted channel can only be monitored on an apparatus based EFAS.
C) Encrypted channels HT-9 and HT-10 in the tactical zone are strapped.
D) The encryption on HT-9 and HT-10 is always active.
ANSWER: B) An encrypted channel can only be monitored on an apparatus based EFAS. (INCORRECT)
- Can only be monitored on a PORTABLE EFAS.
- “Strapped” means these channels are always active.
(Comm 11 - Add 3 - 2.1)
You are responding as the Officer of the FAST Unit to a 10-75 where there is an ongoing aggressive deadly behavior incident and the IC has decided to implement encrypted communications for tactical and command channels. While responding , the Borough Dispatch Office notifies all incoming units to switch to a portable radio to an Encrypted Dispatch Channel. In this situation, you would be correct to believe that?
A) Citywide Fire 4 (Zone C / Fire Dispatch) is the primary encrypted dispatch channel.
B) Encrypted dispatch channels are strapped.
C) Encrypted dispatch channels are always active.
D) To activate an encrypted dispacth channel, you must move the concentric switch on top of the HT from the Off position to the ON position.
ANSWER: D) To activate an encrypted dispacth channel, you must move the concentric switch on top of the HT from the Off position to the ON position.
A - Citywide Fire THREE (3) is primary encrypted dispatch.
B - Ecrypted dispatch channels ARE NOT STRAPPED.
C - Ecrypted dispatch channels ARE NOT ALWAYS ACTIVE.
(Comm 11 - Add 3 - 3.6)
You are the Officer on duty in Engine 99 where the Backup FF portable radio needs to be placed OOS. In this situation, you would be incorrect in which choice below?
A) Immediately notify the Battalion of the need for a spare radio.
B) Prepare an RT-2 describing the defect and indicate the unit and position of the radio.
C) Prepare an unusual occurence report if there is excessive damage to the radio.
D) Verify the time of day clock is correct when you receive the spare radio - insuring the time is set to a 24 hour time.
ANSWER: A) Immediately notify the Battalion of the need for a spare radio. (INCORRECT)
- Notify DIVISION for spare readio.
(Communication 11 - Add 4 - 2.1.1)
You are the Officer on duty in Engine 99 where the Backup FF portable radio needs to be placed OOS. Upon receipt of the spare radio, you should transmit from the received spare HT to another unit HT to insure proper ID. As the Officer, you must check which HT channels for the proper ID - Engine 99 Backup?
A) HT-1 / HT-2 / HT-3
B) HT-1 / HT-2 / HT-9
C) HT-1 / HT-2 / HT-3 / HT-9
D) HT-1 / HT-2 / HT-9 / HT-14
ANSWER: B) HT-1 / HT-2 / HT-9
“LADDER 129”
- Must check these 3 channels upon recipt of new radio.
(Comm 11 - Add 4 - 2.1.5)
An engine and ladder respond to a report of fire in a PD. On arrival, they transmit a 10-18 for a small fire in a detached garage next to the house. There is no one in the garage, but the occupants of the associated house state they saw kids run away from the garage just before the fire started. In this case, it would be most correct to transmit a 10-41?
A) Code 1
B) Code 2
C) Code 3
D) Code 4
ANSWER: D) Code 4 (Vacant buildings, buildings under construction / demolition, DETACHED GARAGES, sheds or similar structures)
Code 1 - Occupied Structure or Vehicle
Code 2 - Unoccupied Structure
Code 3 - Unoccupied Vehicle
Code 4 - Vacant Structure, or Structures NOT INTENDED for Dwelling Purposes.
Note: If any of the above are occupied at the time of the fire transmit Code 1.
(Communications 8)
All of the following situations listed below would require notification to Starfire except which choice?
A) The red border around the PC/ATS remains steady.
B) The voice alarm is not working.
C) The housewatch computer is malfunctioning.
D) All require Starfire notification.
ANSWER: B) The voice alarm is not working (INCORRECT)
- Call Starfire for any HW COMPUTER PROBLEMS.
- Notify Dispatcher for problems with the VOICE ALARM or the Interruptible Power Supply (IPS) as this will require the dipsatcher to call an electrician to fix the problem.
(Comm 2 - 2.8.1)
The Class “E” and Class “J” response program has been in effect for over 20 years in the response area of Division 3 and Division 1 and has now been expanded to citywide. This program has been effective in reducing many of the unnecessary responses to Class “E” (Office Building) and “J” (Hotels) type alarms for our units. Which choice below is incorrect regarding these alarms?
A) One engine or one ladder with a BC will be assigned to all Class “E” and Class “J” alarms citywide, on a 24 hour basis.
B) Engine companies are assigned to respond during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. Ladder companies are assigned the remaining months.
C) Class “E” alarms from certain occupancies require a minimum response of 3 Engines, 2 Trucks and a BC. This response will be indicated in the CIDS message when the alarm is received.
D) A subsequent alarm of any type from the same address shall call for the remainder of the full first alarm assignment.
ANSWER: A) One engine or one ladder with a BC will be assigned to all Class “E” and Class “J” alarms citywide, on a 24 hour basis. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
Comm 6 - Addendum 2
- Class “E” alarms (1 Eng / 1 Lad / 1 BC on 24 hr basis)
- Class “J” alarms (1 Eng / 1 Lad / 1 BC 0700 to 1900 only)
1900 to 0700 units assigned as per box assignments
Captain Manning and his Engine company arrive at the location of a Class “E” alarm in a high rise office building in Midtown Manhattan. The Captain and his members take the following actions. In which action is the unit correct?
A) The Captain and all firefighters, other than the ECC, entered the building. The FFs each carried one length of rolled up hose.
B) The Captain made contact with building personnel, inquired as to the alarm source, and immediately investigated the reported fire floor.
C) Since the alarm activation was above the 7th floor, the Captain used a fireman’s service elevator, leaving one FF in the lobby.
D) After arriving at the fire floor and finding a heavy smoke condition, the Captain radioed for additional help by transmitting a 10-76, and dropped to the floor below to initiate standpipe operations.
ANSWER: C) Since the alarm activation was above the 7th floor, the Captain used a fireman’s service elevator, leaving one FF in the lobby.
A - NO ROLL UPS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME
B - DIRECT BUILDING PERSONNEL TO RESET ALARM
C - Correct
D - RETURN TO LOBBY with FFs and secure necessary hose and equipment in preparation to operate as per high rise operations.
(Comm 6 - Addendum 2)
You are a new Lieutenant working a day tour in E16 and have just arrived as the 2nd due Engine for a fire on the 14th floor of a 102 story office building located at 350 5th avenue. As you walk into the lobby the 1st arriving BC sees you and hands you the post radio. You then took the following actions. Which action is incorrect?
A) You took the Post radio and reported with your company to their normal location, in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet from which the 1st line is being stretched.
B) Upon arrival on the floor below the fire, you established contact with the ICP on the command channel via the Post radio, verified that the Post radio was in place, and gave your location to the IC.
C) You then used your HT radio on the tactical channel to announce to units in the fire area that a communications link with the ICP has been established.
D) Instead of performing your normal duties, you maintained the communications link with the lobby until the Fire Sector Supervisor/Branch Director arrived on the floor below the fire. You notified the 1st due Engine Officer to supervise your firefighters while you performed this task.
D) Instead of performing your normal duties, you maintained the communications link with the lobby until the Fire Sector Supervisor/Branch Director arrived on the floor below the fire. You notified the 1st due Engine Officer to supervise your firefighters while you performed this task. (INCORRECT)
- IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR DUTIES, maintain a communications link with the ICP.
(Communications 12 - 6.2)
The communications system developed to address FDNY field communications includes handie talkies, post radios, repeaters, VHF repeater handie talkies, and VHF mobile apparatus radios. Which point about the POST Radio is incorrect?
A) The battery provides sufficient wattage for 4 hours of operation when using the 20/20/60 formula.
B) The battery provides sufficient wattage for 7 hours when using the 10/10/80 formula.
C) Due to the radio frequency radiation hazard, members shall not be within 5 feet from a transmitting Post radio.
D) The Post Radio may cause interference with electrical equipment.
ANSWER: C) Due to the radio frequency radiation hazard, members shall not be within 5 feet from a transmitting Post radio. (INCORRECT)
- Not within TWO (2) FEET
- 20/20/60 & 10/10/80 are percentages when radio is transmitting/receiving/in standby
(Communications 12 - 2)
The Post Radio transmits at how many watts?
A) 5 watts
B) 25 watts
C) 40 watts
D) 45 watts
ANSWER: D) 45 watts
25 watts - helicopter radio
40 watts - UHF radio
45 watts - Post radio
(Communications 12)
Units are operating at a fire on the 39th floor of a 63 story office building. The 1st arriving BC was delayed into the box due to traffic and the 2nd arriving BC is also going to be severely delayed due to traffic. When the 1st arriving BC arrives in the lobby he realizes that both the 1st and 2nd Engine companies have already gone up to the fire area. In this situation, the 1st due BC shall give the Post radio to who to ensure that the 2nd due Engine Officer can use it?
A) The 3rd arriving Engine Officer
B) The member operating the fireman service elevator
C) The FAST Truck
D) The 4th arriving Engine Company Officer
ANSWER: B) The member operating the fireman service elevator.
(Communications 12 - 6.3 notes)
Which point below regarding auxiliary radio communications systems (ARCS) is not entirely correct?
A) A duplex radio repeater system has both a radio receiver and transmitter. When a low strength signal is received, it re-transmits the signal allowing it to travel longer distances, encompassing a larger area and providing improved penetration through building materials via an antennae/cable system.
B) Duplex radio repeater systems do not support multiple transmissions. A transmission close to the antennae/cable may override a transmission given at the same time at a distance. Additionally, multiple transmissions given at the same time may cancel out all transmissions.
C) Duplex UHF repeaters that are FDNY programmed have a transmitter/receiver radio which receives a signal on one frequency and simultaneously re-transmits it on another frequency in the same UHF wavelength band. To allow the FDNY to use our HT’s with this system, the radio repeater is programmed to our duplex radio frequencies.
D) Some building owners and agencies have installed proprietary duplex UHF and duplex VHF repeaters in their facilities which can operate on our frequencies. These systems can be utilized with FDNY HT’s. Additionally there are numerous in-house UHF or VHF radios stored at the site for FDNY members.
ANSWER: D) Some building owners and agencies have installed proprietary duplex UHF and duplex VHF repeaters in their facilities which can operate on our frequencies. These systems can be utilized with FDNY HT’s. Additionally there are numerous in-house UHF or VHF radios stored at the site for FDNY members. (INCORRECT)
- Proprietary systems = our radios WON’T WORK, they utilize in-house radios, however there are only a limited number of them.
(Communications 13)
Members in a Midtown Manhattan company were talking about the Chrysler Building which has a base station leaky cable simplex radio system. Which point made about this type of system is not correct?
A) A base station leaky cable simplex radio system is a base radio that is connected to a cable that runs through the building or infrastructure.
B) It is a simplex radio that can either operate on FDNY UHF H/T’s channels 1 through 8 or it may utilize in-house radios.
C) Transmissions captured by the cable are received by the base station radio and are re-transmitted automatically so that important messages are heard by all members.
D) Transmissions made from the base station will be carried by the cable to all areas of the building or infrastructure.
ANSWER: C) Transmissions captured by the cable are received by the base station radio and are re-transmitted automatically so that important messages are heard by all members. (INCORRECT)
- Transmissions captured by the cable are received by the base station radio but are NOT RE-TRANSMITTED.
- Therefore, important messages that are needed to be heard by all members should be re-transmitted at the base station radio by the member monitoring transmissions.
(Communications 13 - 2.2)
Recently Lt. Jones and members of L99 responded to a report of a transformer fire on the 33rd floor of a high rise office building. The building was equipped with an ARC system so Lt. Jones decided to utilize this system. Lt. Jones should re-read this bulletin because he was only correct in which action listed below?
A) Lt. Jones had the building engineer activate the ARC system since he had a special key for it.
B) Lt. Jones notified the dispatcher for re-transmittal to all incoming units that the building duplex UHF radio repeater system and H/T Channel 11 has been activated.
C) Lt. Jones stayed on H/T channel 1 and told his Can FF to monitor channel 11 since he, Lt. Jones must always remain on the tactical channel.
D) Lt. Jones performed a functional test of the ARC system after leaving the lobby.
ANSWER: B) Lt. Jones notified the dispatcher for re-transmittal to all incoming units that the building duplex UHF radio repeater system and H/T Channel 11 has been activated.
A - Turn system on with the ON/OFF SWITCH or 1620 key
C - Lt. Jones can stay on channel 1 or go to channel 11. If he goes to 11, then the firefighter who is with him will monitor 1.
D - Perform test PRIOR TO leaving lobby
(Communications 13 - 3.1.1)
Lt. Gray made the following statement during an ARC system drill: “If operating units encounter any dead spots in duplex radio repeater coverage, they should immediately abandon the use of an ARCS channel. The dead spot should also be immediately reported to the IC”. Do you agree or disagree with Lt. Gray’s statement?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: B) Disagree
- Prior to abandoning the use of an ARCS channel, Chief and Company Officers shall instruct units to RETURN TO A LOCATION WHERE PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS WERE SUCCESSFUL. If communications at this location are now successful on the ARCS Channel, REPORT THE DEAD SPOT AND CONTINUE TO OPERATE on the ARCS Channel. If unsuccessful, use the HT on Channel 1 to report the repeater failure to the Incident Commander.
(Communications 13 - 5.1)
Captain O’Reilly is standing fast with his unit in the lobby of a 30 story high rise office building. Units are using the building duplex UHF radio repeater system when suddenly there is a loud noise and it appears the ARC system has failed. The IC is unable to communicate with the members operating and the POST radio is OOS. The IC turns to Captain O’Reilly and tells him to run out to the Battalion car and use the reverse channel on the UHF radio in the car for H/T channel 11 to transmit an emergency message to the members using the ARC system. In this situation Captain O’Reilly would know that the reverse channel for the H/T channel 11 is?
A) Channel 17 on the UHF radio or the Post radio.
B) Channel 18 on the UHF radio or the Post radio
C) Channel 19 on the UHF radio or the Post radio
D) Channel 20 on the UHF radio or the Post radio
ANSWER: A) Channel 17 on the UHF radio or the Post radio.
Reverse Channels
17 - 11
18 - 12
19 - 14
20 - 15
11 and 12 = Add 6
14 and 15 = Add 5
(Communications 13 - 5.2)
Once operations in subways equipped with duplex UHF radio repeater systems are underway and conditions dictate, the IC can have the repeater system tested to see if it is functioning. Once confirmed it is functioning, the IC may attempt to use the repeater system as a Command Channel. Which point about this operation is incorrect?
A) All FDNY members, other than those designated to switch to the repeater channel, will remain on channel 1.
B) The NYC Transit duplex radio repeater is always on.
C) Experience has shown that the Post Radio is extremely reliable when communicating to below grade conditions.
D) An effective HT relay, on HT channel 1, must be established whether the station is equipped with a repeater or not.
ANSWER: C) Experience has shown that the Post Radio is extremely reliable when communicating to below grade conditions. (INCORRECT)
- Post radio MAY PROVE UNRELIABLE in below grade conditions.
(Communications 13 - 3.2)
Members operating at an incident in the subway system and are using channel 14, the subway repeater channel. If the repeater system fails, what is the reverse channel for channel 14 that can be used to broadcast an emergency message?
A) Channel 17
B) Channel 18
C) Channel 19
D) Channel 20
ANSWER: C) Channel 19
Reverse Channels
17 - 11
18 - 12
19 - 14
20 - 15
11 and 12 = Add 6
14 and 15 = Add 5
(Communications 13 - 5.2)
You are the Captain of Engine 227 responding on a CFR run for a reported child struck by a vehicle. On arrival, you encounter a critically injured child and operate as follows. All of your actions are correct except which one?
A) You attempt to contact EMS via Channel 1.
B) After receiving no response on the HT, you relay information regarding the critically injured patient via the fire apparatus dispatch radio directly to the EMS dispatcher.
C) You transmit “Engine 227 to EMS” and make sure you include the box number and relevant critical information in your report to the EMS dispatcher.
D) Because you are uncertain of the proper EMS Borough Frequency, you transmit on EMS-CW1.
ANSWER: C) You transmit “Engine 227 to EMS” and make sure you include the box number and relevant critical information in your report to the EMS dispatcher. (INCORRECT)
- DO NOT give box number or speak in fire jargon.
(Communication 14 - Addendum 1 2.6)
Direct communication with the EMS Borough Dispatcher relieves the units of their responsibility to maintain communications with the FD Borough Dispatcher as per existing fire department procedures.
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: B) Disagree
- It DOES NOT relieve units of their responsiblity to maintain communications with FD Borough Dispatcher.
(Communications 14 - Addendum 1 2.8)
All of the following statements pertaining to FDNY/NYPD TAC “U” Channel are correct except which?
A) When the TAC “U” channel is activated, all operating units shall switch to TAC “U” channel unless specifically instructed to remain on the Primary Tactical Channel.
B) The TAC “U” Channel transmits at 5 watts
C) If an emergency alert tone is activated on the TAC “U” channel, the IC shall inform the ranking on scene police officer.
D) The emergency alert tone is audible only on FD HTs and only on the channel in which the emergency alert has been activated.
ANSWER: A) When the TAC “U” channel is activated, all operating units shall switch to TAC “U” channel unless specifically instructed to remain on the Primary Tactical Channel. (INCORRECT)
- REMAIN ON PRIMARY TACTICAL unless ordered to switch to TAC “U”
(Communications - Addendum 2 2.1)
You are a covering Captain working in Engine 24 and you receive a ticket to respond as the communications Engine to a large scale crane collapse operation in the borough of Manhattan. You anticipate that a NYMAC interoperability channel may be implemented at this operation and have the following thoughts. Which thought is incorrect?
A) In the confines of NYC (5 Boroughs), NYMAC Channels 1-3 have been designated as primary channels
B) The NYMAC channels are used primarily for command and control but may be used for tactical use when necessary.
C) A NYMAC channel will be assigned without FDNY reuest for second alarms or greater.
D) Once a communications Engine is on scene, if the NYMAC Channel has not been established, the communications Engine will establish it and inform the IC once the channel has been activated by the NYPD.
ANSWER: B) The NYMAC channels are used primarily for command and control but may be used for tactical use when necessary. (INCORRECT)
- NYMAC STRICTLY FOR COMMAND & CONTROL
- NOT FOR TACTICAL USE
(Communications 14 - Addendum 3 1.2)
UCALL/UTAC are national interoperability radio frequencies used by FDNY Incident Commanders to communicate with public safety agencies. Which of the following choices is correct regarding the UTAC Interoperability frequency?
A) The IC (Chief Officers only) will adjust their radio channel to the primary interoperability channel at all mutual aid responses.
B) UTAC 42D is the primary interoperability channel to be used by cooperating agencies in the NY region.
C) UTAC repeater channels are intended for interior structural communications and cannot be relied upon for outside operations.
D) When transmitting on a repeater channel, member must press and hold the Push to Talk for 1/2 a secons before beginning to speak to allow the repeater to activate and not cut off the beginning of the message.
ANSWER: B) UTAC 42D is the primary interoperability channel to be used by cooperating agencies in the NY region.
A - MAY BE A COMPANY OFFICER
C - Intended for OUTSIDE OPERATIONS and not cannot be relied upon for INTERIOR OPERATIONS.
D - Press and hold the PTT button for TWO (2) seconds.
(Communications 14 - Addendum 4 2.1)
On a busy day tour in Brooklyn, you respond to a CO alarm in a PD. Upon your investigation you find a CO Detector was present but did not activate. There is 60 PPM reading throughout the PD. What is the most accurate signal to give in this scenario?
A) 10-38 Code 1
B) 10-38 Code 2
C) 10-38 Code 3
D) 10-38 Code 4
ANSWER: D) 10-38 Code 4
- No detector activation / detector present but did not activate.
- Do not be thrown off by PPM #.
(Comm 8 pg 11)
A CO investigation will determine if a response is just an investigation, an incident or an emergency. Choose the most correct regarding a CO incident or emergency.
A) Transmit a 10-38 Code 1 for CO incidents if no occupants are symptomatic and meter readings are 1-9 PPM.
B) If there are CO meter readings of 6 PPM but the occupant is complaining of flu-like symptoms you should transmit a 10-38 code 3.
C) SCBAs shall be worn at all CO emergencies and used at all CO investigations.
D) When a fatality or serious injury associated with a CO incident is discovered, the IC shall have NYPD notified through the dispatcher.
ANSWER: B) If there are CO meter readings of 6 PPM but the occupant is complaining of flu-like symptoms you should transmit a 10-38 code 3.
A - Code 1 is defective / unwarranted / low battery. In this scenario trasmit a a 10-38 Code 2 for an Incident.
C - SCBA shall be worn at all CO INVESTIGATIONS & used at all CO EMERGENCIES.
D - Fatality or serious injury associated with CO, contact BFI through the dispatcher.
(Comm 8 pg 11 - HM 4 5.1.2)
Engine 99 is responding to a multiple alarm when they note “E99 S” on the dispatch ticket. In this situation, the Officer would be correct to know that the suffix “S” indicates that they are responding as a?
A) Satellite Unit
B) Communications Unit
C) Systems Control Unit
D) 3rd Stage pumper
ANSWER: B) Communications Unit
Comm 2 - pg 38
Engine 65 prepares an eCIDS entry for a Brownstone that has been renovated with wooden I-Beams and now has a duplex apartment on the 3rd and 4th floors. Entry to the duplex apartment is from the 4th floor. The eCIDS entry they made is indicated below:
PD 4 STY 25X60 CL4LW-LW WOOD I-BEAMS
ALL FLOORS-DUPLEX APT ON 3 TO 4 FL-ENTRY
TO APT ON 4 FL-YEAR ALTERED 2019
A) Not properly prepared - there is a mistake on line 1
B) Not properly prepared - there is a mistake on line 2
C) Not properly prepared - there is a mistake on Line 3
D) Prepared properly
ANSWER: A) Not properly prepared - there is a mistake on line 1
- Should state CL3LW
- CL4LW would be correct for a ROWFRAME
(Communications 4 - pg 4)
A Company Officer working in Ladder 2 has 4 runs during a 6x9 tour where he responded in emergency mode. The Officer should have responded in the 10-20 mode as per the Modified Response Procedures for which incident?
A) 1st due to a lock-out at 1810 hours
B) 1st due to a Class J alarm at 1922 hours
C) 2nd due to a Class 3 Manual alarm at 2215 hours
D) 2nd due to a manhole fire at 0045 hours
ANSWER: C) 2nd due to a Class 3 Manual alarm at 2215 hours
A - Lock IN would respond in 10-20
B - Class J After 1900 (3 Eng / 2 Lad) 1st due goes in Emergency Mode
D - Manhole FIRE everyone goes in emergency mode
(Comm 6 - Addendum 1 2.1)
You are a company Officer operating at a 3rd alarm fire, when the IC directs you to stretch a line into the pizzeria in Exposure 2, which is a taxpayer, that is laid out as follows:
/ Barber / Pizza / Bagel / Insurance / Flowers / Cards /
You would know that the pizza store in known as exposure___________?
A) 2D B) 2E C) 20D D) 20E
ANSWER: C) 20D
- This taxpayer is to the left of the fire building (Exposure 2)
Card Store is 2O Flowers is 2OA Insurance is 2OB Bagel is 2OC Pizza is 2OD Barber is 2OE
(Comm 10 - Addendum 2 - pg 6)
A member is operating at a 2nd alarm when she notices that while transmitting she sees a blinking red color from the LED on top of her remote speaker microphone. She should realize that blinking red indicates?
A) No issue, a blinking red color is normal while transmitting.
B) A low HT battery condition
C) HT is in emergency mode
D) HT is in the Encrypted Mode
ANSWER: B) A low HT battery condition
- Solid RED / Solid AMBER is normal transmissions (Transmitting and receiving)
- Blinking red while TRANSMITTING - Low Battery
- Blinking red while NOT transmitting - Emergency Mode
- Encrypted Mode - Amber
(Comm 11 - pg 11)
An Engines Officer responds to 4 incidents on a day tour during which he transmitted the following radio code signals. In which radio transmission was he correct?
A) 10-25 Code 2 for smoke issuing under pressure from a transformer in the street.
B) 10-29 Code 2 for an elevator emergency where a civilian was removed from the elevator car.
C) 10-34 Code 2 for a sprinkler system emergency due to a surge in pressure
D) 10-35 Code 2 for an unnecessary alarm activation due to servicing of the system.
ANSWER: C) 10-34 Code 2 for a sprinkler system emergency due to a surge in pressure.
10-34 “DUH” Defective / Unwarranted / Heat Source
A - Should be 10-25 Code 4 for a TRANSFORMER
B - Should be 10-29 Code 1 for OCCUPIED
D - Should be 10-35 Code 2 for CONSTRUCTION “SCOHOK”
(Comm 8)
A Ladder Officer responds to an explosion in Manhattan where the IC instructs all units to go to the encrypted tactical channel. In this situation, the Officer should switch his HT to?
A) HT-9 / TAC SEC, and realize no further action is required to encrypt communications.
B) HT-9 / TAC SEC, then activate the encryption by use of the concentric switch.
C) HT-10 / TAC SEC, and realize no further action is required to encrypt communications.
D) HT-10 / TAC SEC, then activate the encryption by use of the concentric switch.
ANSWER: A) HT-9 / TAC SEC, and realize no further action is required to encrypt communications.
- HT-9 Encrypted Tactical / HT-10 Encrypted Command
- These channels are STRAPPED (Always on)
(Comm 11 - Addendum 3 - 2.1)
Engine 54 responds to a Class E alarm for a smoke detector activation on the 27th floor in a HROB. In this situation, they would be correct to take which action?
A) The Engine Officer ordered the ECC to stay with the apparatus, and had the other members bring three roll ups and FE tools with them into the lobby.
B) The Officer directed building personnel to reset the alarm system and then waited one minute to insure the alarm system resets.
C) When the alarm reactivated, the Officer viewed the alarm panel for the alarm location, went into an elevator with 3 firefighters to investigate, and ordered the ECC to report to the lobby.
D) Upon seeing a smoke condition on the 27th floor, the Officer transmitted a 10-76, returned to the lobby to secure the necessary hose, recalled the elevators, and rechecked the alarm panel.
ANSWER: D) Upon seeing a smoke condition on the 27th floor, the Officer transmitted a 10-76, returned to the lobby to secure the necessary hose, recalled the elevators, and rechecked the alarm panel.
A - DO NOT bring hose at this time / FE tools only
B - Wait TWO to THREE (2-3 MINUTES)
C - The officer and remaining member(s) investigate while one firefighter remains with the elevator. In this situation the ECC was at the rig / 1 members remains at lobby / that would leave 2 FIREFIGHTERS REMAINING with the Officer / 1 FF also stays with the Officer
(Comm 6 - Addendum 2)
You are a company Officer that just extinguished a car fire that you deem to be suspicious in nature. The car is a brand new 2020 Mercedes Benz, but has no plates, and was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Additionally, you find evidence that you want to bring back to the firehouse for the Fire Marshals. In this case, you would be most correct to transmit a _________________?
A) 10-23, 10-41 Code 3, and place the evidence in two, new, heavy gauge plastic bags.
B) 10-24, 10-41 Code 2, and place the evidence in a clean glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
C) 10-23, 10-41 Code 3, and place the evidence in a clean glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
D) 10-24, 10-41 Code 3, and place the evidence in a new paint can.
ANSWER: D) 10-24, 10-41 Code 3, and place the evidence in a new paint can.
- 10-23 for having value greater than salvage
- 10-41-3 for Unoccupied Vehicle
- Best Method of evidence collection is NEW paint can
(TB Arson 5.3 - Comm 8 Codes)
A Lieutenant discussing housewatch procedures with a new firefighter made the following statements. Which statement was correct?
A) When an alarm is received via the PC/ATS, the housewatch has 30 seconds to acknowledge. If there is no response in 30 seconds, the dispatcher will prompt the unit to verify response via the a Voice Alarm.
B) Upon return to quarters check received alarms to see if they were previously responded to. All alarms to which a unit responded while 10-8 will be printed and the Selector Panel will be “beeping”. Check the box number on the printed tickets to verify this is a previous response.
C) The Verbal Button should be used only if a received verbal alarm is within three blocks of a unit’s quarters in any direction.
D) The ACT’G button can only be used by the first relocation into the original unit. If subsequent relocations are made into that unit, the ACT’G button can no longer be used.
ANSWER: D) The ACT’G button can only be used by the first relocation into the original unit. If subsequent relocations are made into that unit, the ACT’G button can no longer be used.
A - TWENTY (20) SECONDS
B - Check the TIME OUT on response ticket
C - Verbal button if within TWO (2) BLOCKS
(Communications 2 2.2.6 B)
Which choice below shows incorrect information regarding the general maintenance of the PC/ATS?
A) The only maintenance to be performed by members is that of changing the paper roll and replacing the printer ink cartridge.
B) Each unit shall maintain at least two rolls of teleprinter paper in the company office. Spare rolls may be secured from the Battalion.
C) The Officer shall contact the Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatcher to report any computer equipment problems. An entry shall also be made in the company journal indicating the nature of the problem, the time notification was made and the name of the Supervisor notified.
D) On the first of every month the teleprinter emergency power system shall be examined and tested.
ANSWER: C) The Officer shall contact the Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatcher to report any computer equipment problems. An entry shall also be made in the company journal indicating the nature of the problem, the time notification was made and the name of the Supevisor notified. (INCORRECT)
- Contact STARFIRE
- Journal entry - nature of problem / time / STARFIRE employee name
(Communications 2 2.7.1)
An Engine company responding to an incident, as a FireIce Unit will be indicated by which suffix on the response ticket?
A) F
B) I
C) G
D) M
ANSWER: B) I
- F - FAST UNIT
- I - FIREICE
(Communications 2 pg 37)
A 10-76 has been transmitted for a fire on the 10th floor of a 40 story High Rise Office Building. The following response ticket is sent to responding units:
To fill 10-76
E100C E101S E102L E103Y L200F
BOX 3456 - 123 MAIN STREET
1ST AVE 2ND AVE
E = HIGH RISE OFFICE
INCIDENT #500
12/11/2019 14235
Which unit operated incorrectly at this fire?
A) Engine 100 and Ladder 200 should be assigned to the Fire Sector Supervisor / Branch Director
B) The Officer of Engine 101 will be designated as the Communications Leader and shall report in to the Resource Unit Leader.
C) The Officer of Engine 102 shall operate on the Primary Tactical Channel and take a position in the Elevator Lobby.
D) The Officer of Engine 103 shall review any CIDS information available while responding and shall check in and obtain a briefing from the Logistics Section Chief or the Incident Commander.
ANSWER: B) The Officer of Engine 101 will be designated as the Communications Leader and shall report in to the Resource Unit Leader. (INCORRECT)
- Engine Officer of Communications Unit is called OFFICER OF THE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT. (Not Communications Leader)
- The Communications Leader is a special called BC.
- If the Communications Leader is not yet on scene, report to the RESOURCE UNIT LEADER
- If neither is there then report to the IC
(Communications 2)
Your unit is responding to a 3rd alarm in a taxpayer. The Dispatcher informs you to report to the Staging Area Manager. In order to determine which Battalion Chief is the Staging Area Manager you should find the Chief with which suffix listed on the response ticket?
A) S
B) M
C) P
D) G
ANSWER: C) P
- S - Safety Officer
- P - Staging Area Manager
(Communications 2 pg 37)
The Voice Alarm is a firehouse public address system that provides two way communications between the Borough Communications Office and company quarters. It consists of a console and a handset that is normally located in the housewatch and company office. All of the following are true about the Voice Alarm except which choice?
A) It cannot be used to communicate between line units.
B) The “acknowledge” button on the console will illuminate when the system is in use.
C) A member transmits a calling signal by depressing and releasing the “push to talk” button on the handset. When the dispatcher acknowledges, the member depresses the “push to talk” button on the handset and proceeds with the message, releasing the button when finished.
D) When acknowledging a response via the Voice Alarm, the member must either respond verbally by using the handset or push the “acknowledge” button on the console.
ANSWER: D) When acknowledging a response via the Voice Alarm, the member must either respond verbally by using the handset or push the “acknowledge” button on the console. (INCORRECT)
- DO NOT use this button to acknowledge responses
(Communications 3 3.1.3 B)
The CIDS program utilizes the teleprinter or MDT dispatch message to provide critical information about specific buildings to responding units. Of the following statements, which one shows incorrect information about the CIDS program?
A) CIDS may be entered by any unit finding a hazardous condition. Units finding a building that requires a CIDS entry outside of their administrative area shall enter the CIDS and notify the administrative unit.
B) The address and/or Special Name of the building is the key to the CIDS program.
C) CIDS can only be provided if the address and/or Special Name/Place of the building is known. Therefore it is incumbent upon the first arriving officer to give the address and/or Special Name/Place as soon as possible if it has not been identified previously or if it differs from the original address given.
D) If the address of the fire or emergency is not a CIDS building but is on the same side of the street and is within 3 house numbers of a CIDS building, the computer will identify the CIDS building to the dispatcher.
ANSWER: A) CIDS may be entered by any unit finding a hazardous condition. Units finding a building that requires a CIDS entry outside of their administrative area shall enter the CIDS and notify the administrative unit. (INCORRECT)
- Only the building’s administrative unit can submit or revise a CIDS.
- If you find a building outside of your admin. area with a hazardous condiiton, notify that building’s administrative unit and they will enter the CIDS.
- You can however, mark up vacant buildings outside of your admin. area if discovered)
(Communications 4 - 4.2.1)
A Lt. and her Engine company are performing BISP at a MD when they discover a hazard that they would like to be entered into CIDS immediately. The Lt. would be correct to take which action below?
A) Fax a paper copy of the CIDS (CD-201) to the administrative Battalion. Notify the BC by telephone to inform the Chief of the immediate CIDS.
B) Fax a paper copy of the CIDS (CD-201) to the Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC). Notify FDOC by phone to inform the Officer in charge of the immediate CIDS.
C) Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS. After submitting the CIDS entry, notify the administrative BC by phone to inform the Chief of the immediate CIDS.
D) Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS. After submitting the CIDS entry, notify the FDOC by phone to inform the Officer in charge of the immediate CIDS.
ANSWER: C) Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS. After submitting the CIDS entry, notify the administrative BC by phone to inform the Chief of the immediate CIDS.
(Communications 4 - 4.3.3)
A Captain explaining how to enter CIDS messages to a new Lt. would give incorrect information in which choice?
A) CIDS information has enough space for four lines of CIDS information. Each line has room for 40 characters (letters, spaces, dashes or punctuation marks)
B) Common or universal abbreviations shall be used when necessary.
C) Grammatically complete sentences are not required. Use dashes to separate information and to split a word at the end of a sentence.
D) Buildings that have multiple official street addresses associated with them may not need all addresses entered into CIDS. It is the responsibility of the unit officer submitting the CIDS entry to determine which additional addresses or AKA’s, if any, are required.
ANSWER: C) Grammatically complete sentences are not required. Use dashes to separate information and to split a word at the end of a sentence. (INCORRECT)
- DON’T SPLIT WORDS AT THE END OF A SENTENCE.
(Communications 4 - 4.4.1)
A newly constructed wood frame 2 story private dwelling using lightweight materials should be classified in CIDS as?
A) CL1LW
B) CL2LW
C) CL3LW
D) CL4LW
ANSWER: D) CL4LW
Communications 4 - pg 7
A Brownstone, recently renovated using lightweight materials, should be classified in CIDS as?
A) CL1LW
B) CL2LW
C) CL3LW
D) CL4LW
ANSWER: C) CL3LW
Communications 4 - pg 7
3 Engines, 1 Ladder and a BC are dispatched to a run for smoke in the area. Engine 100 arrives first and is on scene by themselves when a second source is received for a structural fire. Which choice is correct concerning this box being filled out?
A) It will always be filled out.
B) It will be filled out only if the responding BC or Officer of Engine 100 requests it be filled out.
C) It will be filled out only if the responding BC requests it be filled out.
D) It will never be filled out
ANSWER: B) It will be filled out only if the responding BC or Officer of Engine 100 requests it be filled out.
- If FD Units are ALREADY ON SCENE and 2nd source is received, Dispatcher will notify the responding BC in an attempt to contact a unit on scene.
- The box will NOT BE FILLED OUT unless requested to do so by the BC or the ON SCENE INCIDENT COMMANDER (Engine 100 Officer in this situation)
(Communications 6 6.2.3)
Verbal alarms may be received while in or out of quarters. Which is the incorrect action to take when a verbal alarm is received?
A) Engine, Ladder, Marine, Rescue and Squad companies receiving a verbal alarm while at quarters that is within 2 blocks of their quarters in any direction shall notify the dispatcher by using the verbal button on the PC/ATS. Units shall not await teleprinter confirmation before responding.
B) Engine, Ladder, Marine, Rescue and Squad companies receiving a verbal alarm while at quarters that is more than 2 blocks from quarters shall respond and give information and location via radio.
C) Any unit observing a fire or emergency or receiving a verbal alarm while out of quarters shall immediately notify the dispatcher by radio of the alarm location and nature of incident and proceed to the location of the verbal alarm.
D) In the event a unit responding to another alarm receives a verbal alarm and arrives at the scene of that verbal alarm, they must remain on scene until another FD unit arrives.
ANSWER: D) In the event a unit responding to another alarm receives a verbal alarm and arrives at the scene of that verbal alarm, they must remain on scene until another FD unit arrives. (INCORRECT)
- Stop / Advise dispatch of the verbal / wait for acknowledgment / dispatch may decide to keep you at the verbal or proceed to the original box.
(Communications 6 6.5.1)
Upon receiving a ticket to respond to a 10-75, Lieutenant Green notices that there are 4 Ladder companies assigned, and her unit has an “F” suffix as the 4th Ladder Company. What would be a correct action for her to take?
A) She should call the dispatcher to correct this error, due to the 3rd Ladder Company always being designated as the FAST Unit.
B) She should prepare for FAST duties and assume that both the 1st and 2nd Ladder Companies are staffed with 4 FFs.
C) She should prepare for FAST duties and assume that the 1st Ladder Company only is staffed with 4 FFs.
D) She should prepare for FAST duties and assume that the 2nd Ladder Company only is staffed with 4 FFs.
ANSWER: B) She should prepare for FAST duties and assume that both the 1st and 2nd Ladder Companies are staffed with 4 FFs.
- An additional Ladder Company (above the FAST Truck) shall be assigned to a 10-75 when BOTH of the two initially assigned Ladder Companies report responding with 4 FFs.
- The additional Ladder Company shall be the THIRD TRUCK and the 4th truck shall be designated as the FAST TRUCK.
- Note a 4 FF company can also be assigned as a FAST UNIT.
(Communications 6 6.9.2)
A unit would respond in the 10-20 mode while responding to which call type?
A) Tree down onto a vehicle
B) Lock out with food in the stove
C) Salvage Truck
D) ERS reporting a car fire
ANSWER: C) Salvage Truck
Respond in 10-20 for “WELTS”
W - Water leaks
E - ERS (NO CONTACT)
L - Lock IN (not lock out)
T - Tree down (NOT involving wires, buildings, vehicles)
S - Salvage Truck
(Communications 6 - Addendum 1 2.1)
Which choice correctly indicates responses where only the units that are assigned 1st due will respond in the emergency mode?
- All odors
- Sprinkler Acitvation
- Class 3 alarms
- Electrical fires
- Manhole emergencies
- BARS
- Class J 1900-1700 hours
A) 2,3,5,6,7 only
B) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
C) 1,4 only
D) 2,5,7 only
ANSWER: A) 2,3,4,6,7 are correct
(1 and 4 are INCORRECT)
1st due only in emergency mode “3SOME-BARS EJ”
3 - Class 3
S - Sprinkler activation
O - Odors OTHER THAN SMOKE
M - Manhole EMERGENCIES (not fires)
E - Electrical EMERGENCIES (not fires)
BARS - Only 1 Engine responds in emergency mode
Class E - Only 1st due Engine OR 1st due Ladder (depending on alternating months) responds in emergency mode 24 hours a day.
Class J - (0700 to 1900) 1st due Eng OR 1st due Lad emergency mode
(1900-0700) Receive box assignment and only 1st due units respond in emergency mode.
(Communications 6 - Addendum 1 2.2)
Engine 20, which is staffed with 4 FFs, receives a Class E response at 1400 hours. Which action taken was incorrect?
A) Upon arrival, the Officer and all members except the ECC enters the building. FE Tools were brought to the lobby, but rolled up hose was not.
B) After building personnel reset the alarm, the Officer waited 2-3 minutes to ensure the reset held.
C) When the reset did not hold, the Officer left a member other than the ECC in the lobby and entered the elevator with the remaining members to investigate a smoke detector activation on the 30th floor.
D) Upon indication of smoke on the 30th floor, the Officer contacted the ECC with the request to “transmit the box” and began searching for the source of the smoke with the remaining members.
ANSWER: D) Upon indication of smoke on the 30th floor, the Officer contacted the ECC with the request to “transmit the box” and began searching for the source of the smoke with the remaining members. (INCORRECT)
- RETURN TO LOBBY to secure necessary hose and equipment making sure to RECHECK THE ALARM PANEL.
(Communications 6 - Addendum 1 3.7)
A Brooklyn Engine whose MDT is not working, attempts to call the Brooklyn Dispatcher to transmit a signal 10-18 for the on scene Engine and Ladder, but is getting no response. In this situation, the Engine Officer would be correct to think that he should?
A) Repeat the call if not acknowledged within 20 seconds
B) Only make 2 attempts to contact the dispatcher from his apparatus radio.
C) If he determines his apparatus radio is inoperative, switch to a different Borough frequency.
D) If the Ladder apparatus radio on scene is also unable to make contact with the Brooklyn Dispatcher, switch to citywide frequency and Advise of the difficulties being encountered.
ANSWER: D) If the Ladder apparatus radio on scene is also unable to make contact with the Brooklyn Dispatcher, switch to citywide frequency and Advise of the difficulties being encountered.
A - Repeat call if not acknowledged within THIRTY (30) seconds.
B - Only make THREE (3) attempts from your radio
C - Then switch to ANOTHER MOBILE UNITS RADIO (In this scenario you would try to contact dispatcher from the Ladder Apparatus)
(Communications 8 - 8.4.3)
If the transmitting button on the apparatus radio is depressed for longer than _______, an audible signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted?
A) 15 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 45 seconds
D) 60 seconds
ANSWER: D) 60 seconds
- Apparatus radio times out at SIXTY (60) seconds
- Handie Talkie times out at THIRTY (30) seconds
(Communications 8 - 8.4.6)
Which radio code signal must be transmitted with a sub-code?
A) 10-25
B) 10-35
C) 10-36
D) 10-41
ANSWER: D) 10-41
- 10-41 always requires sub code given
- You can give 10-25 / 10-35 / 10-36 without codes
(Communications 8 Radio Codes)
An Engine company responds to a report of smoke from a transformer in the street and on arrival the officer notes that smoke is seeping slowly from the transformer. In this situation, the Officer would be correct to think that he should?
A) Transmit a 10-25-3 specifying they have a transformer incident.
B) Transmit a 10-25-4 and be aware that a utility emergency crew will be immediately dispatched on the 10-25 Code 4.
C) Transmit a 10-25-4 and be aware that a utility emergency crew will be immediately dispatched only for a 10-25 Code 1.
D) Initially transmit a 10-25 Code 4 but upgrade it to a 10-25 Code 1 if a smoke condition is found in any building.
ANSWER: B) Transmit a 10-25-4 and be aware that a utility emergency crew will be immediately dispatched on the 10-25 Code 4.
- Transformer is ALWAYS Code 4
- Utility Crew sent on Code 1 AND Code 4
D - FIRE has to extend from street into building for a Code 1 (Fire in TWO PLACES)
(Communications 8 Radio Codes)
A company officer working a day tour transmits 4 radio code signals for 4 different runs. He was correct in which transmission?
A) 10-28-3 for a person in a subway station having severe chest pains, where members provided oxygen.
B) 10-29-2 for a person removed from a stuck elevator car in an H-Type
C) 10-31 for a person who was locked out of their apartment, where entry was made by the FDNY through a window off the fire escape.
D) 10-33-1 for an odor of fumes in an apartment building that dissipated.
ANSWER: C) 10-31 for a person who was locked out of their apartment, where entry was made by the FDNY through a window off the fire escape.
A - 10-28-3 shall be used for a subway emergency that is NON-MEDICAL.
B - 10-29-2 is for an UNOCCUPIED stuck elevator
D - 10-33-1 is for an odor of SMOKE . Fumes would be a 10-33-2.
(Comm 8)
1st alarm units arrive at the scene of an alarm system emergency in a catering hall where a fraternal group was having a “Cigar Party”. The hall manager informs members that the smoke from the “stogies” set off the alarm. In this case you would be correct to give which signal?
A) 10-35 No Code
B) 10-35-2 and know a NYFIRS Report must be completed indicating the cause of the alarm.
C) 10-35-3 and know NYFIRS will auto-close
D) 10-35-4 and know a NYFIRS Report must be completed indicating the cause of the alarm.
ANSWER: D) 10-35-4 and know a NYFIRS Report must be completed indicating the cause of the alarm.
“SC-OH-OK”
10-35 No Code - Unwarranted (Defective / Low Battery / Unknown cause / No condition)
10-35-1 - Servicing
10-35-2 - Construction
10-35-3 Ordinary Household
10-35-4 Other known cause
(Comm 8)
A Ladder Officer arrives at the scene of an auto extrication incident and finds a one car accident into a tree, with two injured civilians in the car. The Hurst Tool is put to work to remove a damaged driver’s side door. Members find one patient who is not breathing and another who has non serious bruises on her arm. The Officer advises the LCC to transmit the appropriate signals and advise the dispatcher to have the NYPD and an ambulance respond. The LCC would be correct to provide the dispatcher with which codes?
A) 10-36-3 / 10-37-2 / 10-37-3 / 10-44 / 10-48
B) 10-36-4 / 10-37-3 / 10-37-4 / 10-44 / 10-47
C) 10-36-4 / 10-37-2 / 10-37-3 / 10-44 / 10-48
D) 10-36-4 / 10-37-2 / 10-37-3 / 10-44 / 10-47
ANSWER: D) 10-36-4 / 10-37-2 / 10-37-3 / 10-44 / 10-47
10-36 “WAIT” (Washdown / Acc. No Injuries / Injuries / Trap)
- Any Extrication is Code 4
10-37 (Deceased / Life Threatening / NLT / No Pt. contact)
10-44 Request for Ambulance
10-47 Request for PD
10-48 - Request PD for HARASSMENT
(Comm 8)
A Ladder Officer responds to the following 4 incidents on a night tour and transmits 4 different radio codes. In which transmission was he correct?
A) 10-38-3 for a CO detector that activated, where there were readings of 9 ppm on the detector due to a defective gas stove, and no occupants had any symptoms.
B) 10-25-3 for steam seeping from a manhole in the street
C) 10-18 / 10-24 / 10-41-3 for a suspicious car fire with plates, on a highway, in an unoccupied vehicle.
D) 10-41-1 for a small but suspicious fire in a unoccupied detached garage behind a private dwelling
ANSWER: C) 10-18 / 10-24 / 10-41-3 for a suspicious car fire with plates, on a highway, in an unoccupied vehicle.
- Needs to be 10-18 because it is on a highway and you need a Ladder company to block traffic (10-19 would be wrong)
- 10-24 because the car has plates and is not an ADV
10-41-1 Any Occupied Structure / Vehicle
10-41-2 Unoccupied Structure
10-41-3 Unoccupied Vehicle
10-41-4 Vacant / Structures NOT intended for dwelling
(Comm 8)
Engine 282 responds to a CFRD call for difficulty breathing. They meet EMS in the dwelling and find an 82 year old woman whose dress caught fire causing 1st degree burns to her stomach and smoke inhalation. E282 assists EMS with patient care and is informed by EMS that they are transporting the woman who is now an “Orange Tag” due to her age. The boss of E282 would be most correct to transmit to the dispatcher a _____________?
A) 10-37-3
B) 10-37-3
C) 10-45-2
D) 10-45-3
ANSWER: D) 10-45-3
- Signal 10-37 with any code shall NOT BE USED at any fire operation (food on the stove is a fire / always going to be a 10-45 even if victim fell down stairs and broke ankle)
10-45-1 Deceased
10-45-2 Life Threatening Injuries (RED TAG)
10-45-3 NON-LIFE THREATENING (YELLOW/ORANGE)
10-45-4 Ambulatory (GREEN)
(Communications 8)
E92 responds to a fire reported on the 4th floor of an 18 story FPMD. During the initial operations, the ECC located a good hydrant and supplies the FDC with water. The Control FF then informs his officer via an “URGENT” message that he has no water at the standpipe outlet on the 3rd floor as the Engine Officer confirms there is a working fire in Apartment 4C on the 4th floor. In this situaiton, it would be most correct to take which action(s)?
- Transmit an URGENT message via HT to all on scene units indicating a WATER LOSS.
- Have the ECC transmit an URGENT to the dispatcher for a 10-70.
- A 10-75 should be transmitted for a working fire on the 4th floor.
- The 2nd arriving Engine will be designated as the Water Resource Unit and should check the standpipe system for open valves, broken pipe etc.
A) 1 / 3 B) 1 / 2 / 4 C) 2 / 3 / 4 D) 2 / 4
ANSWER: D) 2 / 4 are CORRECT
1 / 3 are INCORRECT
1 - URGENT for 10-70 NOT WATER LOSS
- “WATER LOSS” is for burst length or kinks
3 - Transmit a 10-77 (NOT a 10-75)
(Comm 8 - pg 18)
Which radio code would be an incorrect transmission by an officer?
A) 10-75 for a 5 car accident with no fire but numerous injuries
B) 10-76 for a major emergency in a HROB
C) 10-77 for a fire out one window on the 5th floor of a Mega High Rise MD.
D) 10-80 No Code for a small spill of fuel oil in the basement of a PD.
ANSWER: B) 10-76 for a major emergency in a HROB (INCORRECT)
- 10-76 is only transmitted for a FIRE in a HROB
(Comm 8)
All of the following situations require an automatic 10-80 Code 1 to be transmitted except?
A) Chemical suicide incident
B) Lithium Ion Battery alarm at an outdoor Energy Storage System location
C) Major Gas Emergency
D) Fentanyl discovered in a room on a CFRD response
ANSWER: D) Fentanyl discovered in a room on a CFRD response (INCORRECT)
Three times you give a 10-80 Code 1
1 - Chemical suicide incident
2 - Lithium Ion Battery alarm at an outdoor Energy Storage System location
3 - Major Gas Emergency
(Comm 8 / Natural Gas Bulletin / HM 11, 18, 19)
After a 3rd alarm fire in a taxpayer, members are discussing some confusion they had over using plain speak on the fire ground. Which statement about plain speak is correctly stated?
A) It is particularly effective for taxpayer fires.
B) Plain speak replaces the standard exposure identification system.
C) If used it shall be used in all progress reports on the department radio.
D) The benefit of using plain speak is that all members on the fire ground always know what occupancy you are referring to.
ANSWER: A) It is particularly effective for taxpayer fires
(Communications 10 - Addendum 2 - 10.1)
B - It DOES NOT replace standard exposure identification.
C - It shall NOT be used on department radio.
D - This is not true, especially members on the roof.
You are a ladder officer whose unit has just responded to a report of wires down in the street following a heavy storm. After operating at this incident and mitigating the “wires down” condition, you would be most correct if you transmitted which code?
A) 10-39
B) 10-40 Code 3
C) 10-40 Code 2
D) 10-31
ANSWER: C) 10-40 Code 2
*10-40 = Utility Emergency “GEWS”
Code 1 - Gas
Code 2 - Electric
Code 3 - Water
Code 4 - Steam
(Communications 8 10-40)
E-37 and L-40 respond to a car fire on 125th street and find a fully involved vehicle. After members extinguished the fire, the officer of E-37 gathered some info for his fire report and determined the vehicle to be a 1986 dodge, on cinderblocks with it’s tires removed and abandoned for some time. The vehicle also had out of state license plates and the fire was determined to be suspicious. What is the proper radio code to give to the dispatcher?
A) 10-18, 10-24, 10-41-3
B) 10-19, 10-24, 10-41-1
C) 10-18, 10-23, 10-41-No Code
D) 10-24
ANSWER: A) 10-18, 10-24, 10-41-3
(Comm ch 8)
A- Even though vehicle is abandoned and possibly valueless, it still has plates so it’s a 10-24 and not a 10-23.
B - 2 units operated so it’s a 10-18, 10-41-1 also wrong.
C - Vehicle has plates so 10-23 is no good, 10-41 must have code.
D - Suspicious fire code required in this situation
Lt. Doyle is working in Ladder company 175 during the 9x6 tour and enjoying his first day as a new Lieutenant. Of the codes he gave during the tour, which one was correct?
A) 10-32 for a compactor or incinerator fire.
B) 10-40 Code 1 for an electrical emergency
C) 10-77 for a fire in a High Rise Commercial building.
D) 10-28 Code 2 for a rubbish fire on the tracks.
D) 10-28 Code 2 for a rubbish fire on the tracks.
(Comm ch 8, section 8.5)
A = 10-32 Defective Oil Burner
B = 10-40 Code 1 Gas Emergency
C = 10-77 Fire in a HR Multiple Dwelling
D = Correct (Fire on Platform is structural Code 1)
Please choose the most correct code for the 10-25 signal listed below?
A) Code 1 = Transmit only when fire extends from a manhole into a building.
B) Code 3 = Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing from a manhole under pressure.
C) Code 2 = Smoke is seeping from a manhole.
D) Code 4 = Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location, i.e. Pole, vault, room etc.
ANSWER: D) Code 4 = Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location, i.e. Pole, vault, room etc.
(Communications, chapter 8)
10-25 Manhole Emergency
Code 1 - Fire extends from manhole/conduit/transformer into building. (Fire in 2 places)
Code 2 - Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke issuing under pressure.
Code 3 - Smoke seeping from manhole
Code 4 - Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location ( pole, vault, room etc.)
If an electric skillet went on fire because the cooking oil became too hot and the skillet was inside of a structure with no extension beyond the skillet and only one Engine and one Ladder were required, which radio signal would be transmitted?
A) 10-18 for a 10-33-1
B) 10-18 for a 10-33-2
C) 10-18 for a 10-26
D) 10-18 for a 10-31
ANSWER: C) 10-18 for a 10-26
(Communications 8)
*Food on the stove or other cooking carelessness
If a rubbish fire on a subway platform occurs, what 10-28 code would you give?
A) Code 1
B) Code 2
C) Code 3
ANSWER: A) Code 1
(Communications 8)
10-28 Subway Emergency
Code 1 - Structural (platform fire)
Code 2 - Non structural (track fire)
Code 3 - Emergency (non medical)
Please choose the correct reason(s) to use a 10-31 from the list below. (More than 1 Correct)
A) All calls for assistance other than medical assignments, not including a unit assigned to protect EMS by diverting or blocking traffic at a highway incident.
B) Good intention calls
C) Calls handled by other agencies
D) Any type of investigation
E) Searches and complaints
F) Elevator emergencies and lockouts
ANSWER: B / C / D / E / F are CORRECT
- Use 10-30 for:
Good intention calls
Calls handled by other agencies
Any type of investigation
Searches and complaints
Elevator emergencies and lockouts
A - All calls for assistance other than medical assignments, INCLUDING a unit assigned to protect EMS by diverting or blocking traffic at a highway incident
(Comm 8, 10-31)
If you were operating at a Commercial building where the fire alarm activated for a steam leak from the heating unit, which 10-35 code would you transmit?
A) 10-35 No code
B) 10-35 Code 1
C) 10-35 Code 2
D) 10-35 Code 3
E) 10-35 Code 4
F) None of the above
ANSWER: F) None of the above
(Comm 8)
- 10-35 is not used for legitimate emergencies (fires, steam leaks etc.) In this instance a 10-40 code 4 is needed.
If you were operating at a 40 story hotel and it was determined that the fire alarm was activated maliciously by the use of a manual pull station, which radio signal would you transmit from the list below?
A) 10-35 no code
B) 10-92
C) 10-35-4
D) 10-35 1
ANSWER: B) 10-92
(Comm 8)
*The malicious transmission of a false alarm by activation of a manual fire alarm box shall not be considered an unnecessary alarm.
You have just started a night tour working in E-1 when you respond to an EMS run for a child burned by a flame. Upon arrival EMS informs you that a two year old child suffered a minor burn after directly touching the heating element from a hot electric stove and no flame or fire existed. As a sharp student you should instruct the ECC to transmit which radio code for the victim?
A) 10-45
B) 10-37 with appropriate sub code
ANSWER: B) 10-37 with appropriate sub code
(Comm 8)
- No flame or fire existed = 10-37
- Burn as a direct result of a flame = 10-45
While operating at a fire in a detached garage associated with a Private Dwelling you determine as the IC that the fire is suspicious. You had just given. 10-45 code 1 at this box for a victim found within the garage and now decide to transmit the appropriate 10-41 code. Which choice below is appropriate for this situation?
A) 10-41 code 4
B) 10-41 code 3
C) 10-41 code 2
D) 10-41 code 1
ANSWER: D) 10-41 code 1
(Communications 8)
*10-41 code 1 includes an OCCUPIED detached garage/shed.
A 10-70 is a notification that the first arriving Engine does not have a positive water source. This shall be an “urgent” message to the dispatcher from the unit transmitting the signal. It will also require an “urgent” HT transmission to all units on scene. All of the below are examples of situations that would require a 10-70 except which?
A) Dead or frozen hydrant
B) Unable to access a hydrant
C) Unable to hookup to a hydrant
D) Insufficient hydrant pressure
E) No water/insufficient pressure at sprinkler outlet.
ANSWER: E) No water/insufficient pressure at sprinkler outlet.
- No water/insufficient pressure at STANDPIPE OUTLET.
(Communications 8)
You arrive on scene as the 1st due Engine Officer and the 1st due truck reports that a serious fire has been verified on the 25th floor of a 50 story High Rise Office Building. The Truck Officer requests that you transmit the appropriate radio signal, from the list below please choose the correct signal to transmit.
A) 10-76/2nd Alarm
B) 2nd Alarm/10-76
C) 2nd Alarm
D) 10-76/3rd Alarm
ANSWER: A) 10-76/2nd Alarm
(Communications 8)
- 10-76 2nd alarm (Smoke or fire emanating from skin on building / SERIOUS FIRE CONFIRMED)
- Cannot just give a 2nd alarm (This would potentially cause confusion among other units and dispatch)
The 10-80 no code is used as a radio signal at incidents that can be controlled by the on scene units and requires no additional resources. Guidelines for transmitting signal 10-80 no code are correctly found in which choice below?
A) Release is of a small to medium size quantity.
B) The material has been identified, the hazards are pending Haz-Mat verification.
C) Firefighters PPE provides adequate protection against the hazards.
D) Special equipment and specialized training are needed.
ANSWER: C) Firefighters PPE provides adequate protection against the hazards.
(Communications 8)
A - Release is of a small quantity (not medium)
B - Material AND hazards have been identified.
D - Special equipment and training NOT needed.
Upon notification of a defective/non operating apparatus radio, the Division shall supply the affected unit with a portable citywide radio capable of direct communications with all borough dispatchers. Which is an incorrect procedure for a unit officer when utilizing a portable citywide radio on a response?
A) During a response, the affected unit will use the citywide radio in lieu of the non operating apparatus radio for all communications to the borough dispatcher until the apparatus radio is repaired.
B) The citywide radio can be carried/worn by the company officer or it can remain in the front cab of the apparatus and serve as a communication link from the unit to the borough dispatcher.
C) If a response is received while awaiting the arrival of the citywide radio, the Officer shall notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without an operating apparatus radio.
D) The dispatcher will then ensure that an additional unit (nearest available Engine or Ladder) with an operating apparatus radio is dispatched to the same alarm.
ANSWER: B) The citywide radio can be carried/worn by the company officer or it can remain in the front cab of the apparatus and serve as a communication link from the unit to the borough dispatcher. (INCORRECT)
(Communications 8, section 8.14)
- Citywide radio NOT TO BE CARRIED OR WORN by officer.
- Remains in the front cab of the apparatus and serve
as a communication link from the unit to the borough dispatcher
Lt. Reilly is working in a ladder company during a 6x9 tour when he notices the department radio on the apparatus is not functioning properly. Lt. Reilly takes the following actions. How many of them were correct?
- He telephoned the Battalion and Division Chiefs
- He telephoned the dispatcher to request a response from the radio mechanic.
- He requested a portable citywide radio from the Division, to be used while awaiting repairs.
- He placed the unit OOS while awaiting the arrival of the portable citywide radio.
- Once received, a 10-11 radio test was performed on the citywide radio.
- The portable citywide radio was carried by the company officer during a response for a stuck elevator.
- Once the apparatus radio was repaired, Lt. Reilly notified the Battalion, Division and dispatcher.
A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7
ANSWER: B) 5 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7 are correct)
(4 and 6 are INCORRECT)
4 - Unit remains IN SERVICE. Notify dispatch you are responding without an apparatus radio.
6 - Officer DOES NOT CARRY portable citywide radio. Radio remains in front cab.
(Communications 8)
Your engine company responds to an EMS run for a report of a child with burns to his arms. When you arrive, you find that a child has minor burns to his left arm. The child’s mother states that the child was playing with a lighter which caused the burn. EMS arrives and determined that the child’s injury is non-serious and transport to the hospital is not required. You would be most correct to take which action?
A) Transmit a 10-45 Code 4 and request the response of a BC.
B) Transmit a 10-45 Code 4 and telephone the particulars to the BC upon return to quarters.
C) Transmit a 10-37 Code 3 and request the response of a BC.
D) Transmit a 10-37 Code 3. Notification to the BC is not required.
ANSWER: A) Transmit a 10-45 Code 4 and request the response of a BC.
(Communications 8)
Which of the following 10-25 codes would cause an immediate response by a utility company emergency crew? (More than 1 correct)
A) 10-25 Code 1
B) 10-25 Code 2
C) 10-25 Code 3
D) 10-25 Code 4
ANSWER: A) 10-25 Code 1 / D) 10-25 Code 4
Communications 8
Engine 444 is performing BISP in a taxpayer when they find multiple hazards in the cellar. The officer has her members write the building owner a summons. The building owner becomes irate with the members and attempts to strike one of the firefighters with a baseball bat. The officer radios to the ECC to have the NYPD respond immediately. Which code should the ECC give to the dispatcher?
A) 10-13
B) 10-47
C) 10-48
D) 10-85
ANSWER: C) 10-48
- 10-48 Request PD for HARASSMENT
- 10-47 Police Response (crowd/traffic control, security apprehension, EDP)
(Communications 8)
An engine company responds to an EMS run for an unconscious male inside a storage facility. As the members enter the facility the officer’s CO meter begins to alarm. The engine members locate the patient, who is not breathing and has no pulse. The officer notices a reading of 101 ppm on his CO meter. He also notices a CO detector on the wall which is not alarming. The patient is removed from the contaminated area and the engine company members perform CPR until EMS arrives and transports to the hospital. The officer would be most correct to transmit which of the following codes?
A) 10-37 Code 1 and 10-38 Code 3
B) 10-37 Code 2 and 10-38 Code 3
C) 10-37 Code 1 and 10-38 Code 4
D) 10-37 Code 2 and 10-38 Code 4
ANSWER: D) 10-37 Code 2 and 10-38 Code 4
(Communications 8)
10-37 Code 1: Deceased Code 2: Not breathing / life threatening Code 3: Breathing / non life threatening Code 4: Unit is 10-84 / no patient contact / EMS on scene
10-38 Code 1: Investigation (low battery / defective /unwarranted) Code 2: Incident 0-9 ppm Code 3: Emergency: Greater than 9 ppm Code 4: NO DETECTOR ACTIVATION
During a busy 9x6 tour, you respond as the first arriving engine officer to many alarms in which the BC was delayed and requested a 10-12. In which instance did you transmit the incorrect signal?
A) A 10-34 Code 2 was transmitted for a sprinkler activation where it was determined the alarm activated due to routine maintenance work being performed.
B) A 10-31 was transmitted for an auto accident that NYPD arrived at prior to FDNY units and the FDNY units did not operate.
C) A 10-26 was transmitted for a small fire in a microwave located in a dorm room at a local college.
D) A 10-35 No Code was transmitted for an alarm activation due to a power fluctuation in the neighborhood.
D) A 10-35 No Code was transmitted for an alarm activation due to a power fluctuation in the neighborhood. (INCORRECT)
(Communications 8)
10-34 “DUH”
Code 1: D – Defective sprinkler device or system (defective valve, broken pipe)
Code 2: U – Unwarranted sprinkler alarm (not defective / surge in pressure / working on system / it did what it was supposed to do)
Code 3: H – Heat source not associated with accidental fire causing sprinkler activation (steam room causing alarm activation)
10-35 No Code – Unwarranted alarm. Alarm system activation caused by the defective condition of alarm device, equipment or system. (e.g., low battery condition, alarm activations WITHOUT A KNOWN CAUSE or when no condition is found warranting an emergency response).
- Should have given a 10-40-2 “Electric emergency” due to power fluctuation.
Lt. Davis and her Engine company responded with a ladder company to a car fire. The car was located in a vacant lot, is unoccupied and has had its wheels, doors and windows removed. There is no one on scene claiming to be the owner of the vehicle and it has one Georgia license plate on it. After extinguishing the fire, Lt. Davis believes the fire to have been intentionally set and would like to request an investigation by the Fire Marshals. Which would be the correct code for her to transmit?
A) 10-23, 10-41 Code 3
B) 10-24, 10-41 Code 2
C) 10-24, 10-41 Code 3
D) 10-23, 10-41 Code 2
ANSWER: C) 10-24, 10-41 Code 3
(Communications 8)
- Vehicle has LICENSE PLATE = NOT Abandoned/Derelict (give 10-24)
10-41 (Must be provided with sub-code)
Code 1: Occupied structure or vehicle
Code 2: Unoccupied structure
Code 3: Unoccupied vehicle
Code 4: Vacant
Lt. Davis and her Engine company responded with a ladder company to a car fire. The car was located in a vacant lot, is unoccupied and has had its wheels, doors and windows removed. There is no one on scene claiming to be the owner of the vehicle and it has one Georgia license plate on it. After extinguishing the fire, Lt. Davis transmitted a 10-18 for 10-24. Do you agree or disagree that the correct code was given?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: A) Agree
(Communications 8)
- Because the car has a LICENSE PLATE, it is NOT
CONSIDERED an abandoned derelict vehicle (10-23)
Engine 100 and Ladder 200 are dispatched to an automatic alarm activation in a private dwelling. After arriving at the scene the units find an ADT alarm serviceman at the location. The serviceman states that he was repairing the alarm and accidentally “tripped” the system, causing it to alarm. The officers of these units would be most correct to transmit which code?
A) 10-35 No Code
B) 10-35 Code 1
C) 10-35 Code 2
D) 10-35 Code 4
ANSWER: B) 10-35 Code 1
(Communications 8)
“S-C-OH-OK”
1 - Servicing / testing
2 - Construction activities
3 - Ordinary Household
4 - Other known cause (cigarette smoke)
HTs and cell phones shall not be used within ______ of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress. Apparatus, Post and Marine Radios shall not be operated within ______ of such areas.
A) 150 feet / 300 feet
B) 150 yards / 300 yards
C) 100 feet / 250 feet
D) 100 yards / 250 yards
ANSWER: A) 150 feet / 300 feet
Communications 8
You respond as the first arriving engine officer to a report of a fire in a subway station. The assigned BC is responding from a distance and has requested a 10-12. Upon entering the station, you find a small rubbish fire inside an occupied subway car located in the station. You feel this fire is suspicious and the fire will be handled by the units on scene. You would be correct to transmit which of the following codes?
A) 10-28 Code 1 and 10-41 Code 1
B) 10-28 Code 1 and 10-41 Code 3
C) 10-28 Code 2 and 10-41 Code 1
D) 10-28 Code 2 and 10-41 Code 3
ANSWER: C) 10-28 Code 2 and 10-41 Code 1
(Communications 8)
- Fire in TRAIN = Non structural (10-28 Code 2)
- Suspicious fire in OCCUPIED structure or vehicle = (10-41 Code 1)
One engine and one ladder are dispatched to a report of a car fire on Queens blvd. Upon arrival the units find a car with a broken radiator hose that is steaming. The owner is on the scene and states he has called a tow truck. The officers at this scene would be most correct to transmit which code?
A) 10-91
B) 10-36 Code 2
C) 10-36 No code
D) 10-24
ANSWER: C) 10-36 No code
10-36 Vehicle Accident or Emergency “WAIT”
No Code: Vehicle Emergency other than described below (overheated car)
Code 1: W – Washdown
Code 2: A – Accident
Code 3: I – Injuries
Code 4: T – Trapped people
(Communications 8)
Ladder 146, a SOC Support Truck, has just been released from an operation in East New York, miles from their normal response area. To make the unit available from the scene, the officer would be most correct to transmit which code to the dispatcher?
A) 10-8
B) 10-8 Code 1
C) 10-8 Code 2
D) 10-9
ANSWER: C) 10-8 Code 2
(Communications 8)
Code 1: Used only by a Division or Battalion to indicate it is in-service by radio when leaving a quarters other than its own at which it had been off the air and to which its alarms had been routed.
Code 2: Used by any unit to indicate it is on the air outside its response area. When the unit returns to its response area, the dispatcher must be notified again using 10-8.
While performing BISP, the borough dispatcher contacts your unit and instructs you to “10-3”. You would be correct to take which action?
A) Call your quarters
B) Call the dispatcher by telephone
C) Return to your quarters
D) Telephone your administrative Battalion Chief
ANSWER: B) Call the dispatcher by telephone
Communications 8
Engine company 345 arrives first on the scene for a telephone alarm in a 10 story fireproof building. The first three stories of the building are commercial occupancies. The seven remaining stories are residential units. The officer of Engine 345 finds a power outage throughout the entire building and elevated CO levels. Hundreds of occupants will need assistance in evacuating the building. He would be most correct to transmit which code in order to request additional units?
A) 10-75
B) 10-76
C) 10-77
D) 10-76 / 2nd Alarm
ANSWER: A) 10-75
- 10-76 and 10-77 are used for FIRES ONLY
(Communications 8)
The officer of E-99 is ordered by the IC at a multiple alarm fire to conduct an emergency roll call utilizing the EFAS system. In this situation, the officer would be correct to think that an unaccounted for position will be represented by what color?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Gray
ANSWER: B) Yellow
- As members respond to the Roll Call, their riding position color will change from yellow to green, any members activating their Emergency Alert will be highlighted in Red.
(Comm 9, Add 3, pg 10)
Engine 100 responds on a Class 3 alarm in a hospital where they find the alarm was transmitted due to cigarette smoking in the emergency room of the hospital, an unauthorized location. In this situation, the officer would be correct to transmit a 10-35?
A) No code, and a NYFIRS report will be auto-closed
B) No code, and a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause.
C) Code 4, and a NYFIRS report will be auto-closed.
D) Code 4, and a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause.
ANSWER: D) Code 4, and a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause.
(Comm 8, 10-35)
S-C-OH-OK
Code 1 = Servicing/testing
Code 2 = Construction activities
Code 3 = Ordinary household activities
Code 4 = Other known cause (cigarette smoke)
- When a code 4 is used, a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause of the unnecessary alarm and the relevant particulars.
Units are designated by the following letter suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident. Next to each company listed below is a suffix, please fill in the blank as to what specific task each unit has been designated.
- E295D ____________________
- E016N ____________________
- E075P ____________________
- E282F ____________________
- L144S ____________________
- L007H ____________________
- L033C ____________________
ANSWERS:
- E295D = Tech Decon Task Force Engine
- E016N = High Rise Nozzle
- E075P = High Pressure Pumper
- E282F = FAST Unit
- L144S = SOC Support Truck
- L007H = High Rise Roof Team
- L033C = CPC Unit
Comm 2, pg 37)
The alarm teleprinter/selector panel requires minimal maintenance to ensure that it is in proper working order. Which point below regarding the maintenance procedures is incorrect?
A) The PC/ATS shall be clear of all obstructions. Do not place coffee cups or magazines on or near the PC/ATS.
B) On the first of every month, the teleprinter emergency power system shall be examined and tested in accordance with instructions contained on the decal affixed to the front panel.
C) Each unit shall maintain at least 3 spare rolls of teleprinter paper in the company office. Spare paper rolls can be obtained by calling the administrative Division.
D) The user should visibly determine that each light works as specific buttons are depressed. Failure of any light is an indication of trouble and requires servicing.
ANSWER: C) Each unit shall maintain at least 3 spare rolls of teleprinter paper in the company office. Spare paper rolls can be obtained by calling the administrative Division. (INCORRECT)
(Comm 2, 2.6)
- Each unit must maintain TWO (2) spare rolls of teleprinter paper. Spare rolls can be obtained at BATTALION HQ.
As an officer working in Ladder 1, your unit receives a teleprinter alarm to respond to a water leak. After taking up, you then receive an assignment to respond to an all hands fire as the salvage truck. You would be correct to respond in which mode?
A) 10-20 for water leak / emergency mode for salvage truck
B) 10-20 for both water leak and salvage truck
C) Emergency mode for both water leak and salvage truck
D) Emergency mode for water leak and 10-20 for salvage truck
ANSWER: B) 10-20 for both water leak and salvage truck
Respond in 10-20 for “WELTS”
W - Water leaks
E - ERS (NO CONTACT)
L - Lock IN (not lock out)
T - Tree down (NOT involving wires, buildings, vehicles)
S - Salvage Truck
(Communications 6 - Addendum 1 2.1)
Lt. Walsh knows that supervising our members is a critical role for any Company Officer while at a fire operation. From the situations below, which member would be under the Immediate Supervision of the Officer?
A) Roof FF communicating to the Officer “Roof’s open” via the radio.
B) OV FF on the fire escape talking to the Lt. through broken window.
C) The LCC overhauling an adjacent apartment on the same floor and radios his officer that they have fire extension.
D) After the Irons FF removed the 10-45 to the street, he calls his Officer via radio to find out his location.
ANSWER: B) OV FF on the fire escape talking to the Lt. through broken window.
Immediate Supervision “SH-SH”
S - Sight
H - Hearing
S - Search line
H - Hose line
- When a roll call is being conducted, Officer shall account for his members within his SIGHT/HEARING without using the radio.
(Comm 9 9.2.1)
Ladder 123 is operating 1st due at a fire on the 5th floor of a 6 story H-Type MD. While operating on the fire escape, the OV FF is trying to call his Officer to let him know that there is fire blowing out of two rear 5th floor windows. The OV calls his Officer a few times, but the Officer does not answer him. In this situation the OV FF would be correct to contact which member listed below?
A) The Ladder 123 LCC
B) The Incident Commander
C) The Ladder 123 Can FF
D) The 1st due Engine Officer who is operating in that fire apartment with the Officer from Ladder 123.
ANSWER: A) The Ladder 123 LCC
“CIA”
C - Chauffeur
I - Incident Commander
A - Another handle talkie equipped member
(Comm 9, 9.2.2 B)
MAYDAYS will be one of the most stressful times on the fire ground. All of the following transmissions are correct regarding MAYDAY messages except which?
A) “Ladder 4 Roof to Command, MAYDAY - COLLAPSE IMMINENT”
B) “Ladder 44 OV to Command, MAYDAY - COLLAPSE HAS OCCURRED”
C) “Ladder 11 to Command, MAYDAY - MISSING MEMBER”
D) “Engine 222 to Command, MAYDAY - MEMBER COLLAPSED”
ANSWER: D) “Engine 222 to Command, MAYDAY - MEMBER COLLAPSED” (INCORRECT)
- COLLAPSE shall only be used when referring to a structural collapse.
- In this situation you would give a “MAYDAY - INJURED MEMBER”
10 MAYDAYS
MAYDAY COLLAPSE IMMINENT MAYDAY COLLAPSE HAS OCCURRED MAYDAY INJURED MEMBER MAYDAY UNCONSCIOUS MEMBER MAYDAY MISSING MEMBER MAYDAY MEMBER LOST MAYDAY MEMBER TRAPPED MAYDAY MISSING MEMBER LOCATED MAYDAY LOST MEMBER LOCATED MAYDAY TRAPPED MEMBER LOCATED
Ladder 99 was assigned the FAST truck for a fire in the cellar and 1st floor of a two story peaked roof, 20x40 PD with window bars on the 1st floor and cellar. On arrival at the Command Post, they hear “Ladder 1 LCC to Command, MAYDAY - MEMBER TRAPPED”. Upon hearing this transmission the IC orders you into the building as the FAST unit to locate and help the member with the MAYDAY. From the transmissions below which one is the most correct?
A) “Ladder 99 FAST Can to Ladder 99 FAST, the PAK Tracker is giving me high readings on the second floor”
B) “Ladder 99 to Command, we located the member on the second floor with his foot stuck in the floor, we are removing his boot to get him out”
C) “Ladder 99 FAST to Ladder 99 FAST OV, can you bring us the FAST PAK”
D) Upon finding the trapped member, Ladder 99 activated his EAB. He then transmitted the following to the IC “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, Ladder 99 FAST to Command, MAYDAY”
ANSWER: D) Upon finding the trapped member, Ladder 99 activated his EAB. He then transmitted the following to the IC “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, Ladder 99 FAST to Command, MAYDAY”
A - L99 Can (NOT L99 FAST Can)
B - When finding a trapped member you must give a MAYDAY transmission
C - L99 OV (NOT L99 FAST OV)
(Communications 9 - 9.1.4)
URGENT transmissions are used to indicate that a member has suffered an non life threatening injury, or to inform members of a serious change of conditions that may affect the operation. If possible, the member shall press their EAB ensuring that this transmission is heard at maximum wattage. Which of the following transmissions is most correct regarding URGENT messages?
A) “URGENT URGENT URGENT Command to all units, URGENT - ALL UNITS BACK OUT” was given when the IC decides to discontinue an interior attack and institute an exterior attack.
B) “Engine 161 to Command, URGENT - INJURED MEMBER” was given for a member discovering another member with a life threatening injury that requires medical attention.
C) “Engine 254 Chauffeur to Command, URGENT 10-70” was given when any arriving Engine Company is unable to secure a positive water source.
D) “Ladder 127 to Command, URGENT - FIRE EXTENDING” was given when a member discovering fire extending into an exposure and any delay may considerably enlarge the fire problem.
ANSWER: D) “Ladder 127 to Command, URGENT - FIRE EXTENDING” was given when a member discovering fire extending into an exposure and any delay may considerably enlarge the fire problem.
A - “URGENT - ALL UNITS BACK OUT, WE ARE TRANSITIONING TO AN EXTERIOR ATTACK” (Recent change highly testable material)
B - URGENT INJURED MEMBER for NON life threatening
C - 10-70 when FIRST ENGINE is unable to secure a positive water source.
URGENT TRANSMISSIONS
“DC WIFE 10-70”
URGENT - ALL UNITS BACK OUT, WE ARE TRANSITIONING TO AN EXTERIOR ATTACK (Discontinue)
URGENT - ANYTIME THERE IS A CHANGE IN CONDITIONS THAT WILL SEVERELY IMPACT OPERATIONS OR THE SAFETY OF MEMBERS (Change)
URGENT - WATER LOSS (W)
URGENT - INJURED MEMBER (I)
URGENT - COLLAPSE FEARED (F)
URGENT - FIRE EXTENDING (E)
URGENT - 10-70
(Comm 9, 9.4.2)
At an all hands fire in a 200x100 Taxpayer, the IC orders your unit to search the Liquor Store. If the fire originated in the Smoke and Vape Shop, you would be correct know that the Liquor Store can be identified as?
PIZZA | LIQUOR | GUNS | BANK | DELI | BARBER | VAPE
A) 2OD
B) O2D
C) 2OC
D) O2C
ANSWER: B) O2D
PIZZA | LIQUOR | GUNS | BANK | DELI | BARBER | VAPE
02E 02D 02C 02B 02A 02 0
(Communications 10 - Addendum 2)
Ladder 124 responds on the 3rd alarm for a fire in a Rowframe with extension to a Taxpayer, where the IC tells you to go into the store denoted below by a star and search. You would be correct to know this occupancy as?
ROWFRAME | Pizza | Deli | Bank | Liquor | Guns | Vape
A) 40B
B) 04B
C) 04C
D) 40C
ANSWER: D) 40C
ROWFRAME | Pizza | Deli | Bank | Liquor | Guns | Vape
0 40 40A 40B 40C 40D 40E
(Communications 10 - Addendum 2)
Ladder 135 responds on a 5th alarm for a fire in an H-Type with extension to an OLT where the IC tells you to go into the building denoted below by a star and conduct a search. You would be correct to know this occupancy as?
OLT | Deli | Bank | Pizza | Gym | Cards | Vape | H-TYPE
A) 2
B) 2A
C) 2F
D) 2G
ANSWER: B) 2A
OLT | Deli | Bank | Pizza | Gym | Cards | Vape | H-TYPE
2A 20E 20D 20C 20B 20A 20 0
Regarding EFAS it would be most correct to state?
A) When a member activates their EAB, their identity line in EFAS will automatically be highlighted. Their company, position and time will be listed in yellow in the “RADIO STATUS” area and red in the “MAYDAYS” area.
B) The EFAS system is capable of handling multiple Emergency Alert transmissions at the same time.
C) In addition, when an EAB is pressed, a hard copy automatically prints, showing the company, position and name of the member of gave the MAYDAY.
D) The portable EFAS can replace the current procedures where EFAS is monitored in the Battalion vehicle by an EFAS trained member of the FAST Unit.
ANSWER: B) The EFAS system is capable of handling multiple Emergency Alert transmissions at the same time.
A - Company, position and NAME will be highlighted RED IN BOTH the RADIO STATUS and MAYDAY areas.
C - Hard copy prints position and TIME
D - Portable EFAS DOES NOT REPLACE the current procedure of EFAS trained member monitoring EFAS in the BC vehicle.
(Comm 9 - Addendum 3 5.1.1)
Lt. Quinn is conducting a roll call in Ladder 137. As he is giving out the FAST Unit assignments for the 9x6 tour, one of his firefighters asked him four points about the EFAS in the Battalion Vehicle. Which was the most correct statement made?
A) Upon arrival of the FAST Unit, the EFAS trained member designated at roll call to monitor EFAS shall report to the closest Battalion vehicle to the fire scene.
B) When the Division is on scene, it shall be the responsibility of the Division Backup FF, if available, to report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS to relieve the EFAS trained member of the FAST Unit.
C) When the member monitoring EFAS needs to call command, he used the terminology “Ladder 137 OV EFAS to command”
D) All Officers arriving at an incident, after they have transmitted their 10-84 via the MDT, must key their HT remote mic once in order to check in.
ANSWER: D) All Officers arriving at an incident, after they have transmitted their 10-84 via the MDT, must key their HT remote mic once in order to check in.
A - Report to Battalion Vehicle USED TO MONITOR THE EFAS.
B - Division B/U FF ASSISTS EFAS member in monitoring EFAS. The EFAS FF stays in the Battalion Vehicle throughout the operation.
C - “EFAS to Command”
(Communications 9 - Addendum 3 3.1.4)
Engine 1 responds 1st due to a fire on the 19th floor of a 25 story HRFPMD. On arrival they are unable to secure a positive water source; certain actions must be taken to solve this problem as quickly as possible. Which action below is most correct when units are unable to secure a positive water source?
A) All members on the scene must be aware that a positive water source may still be available through other means (booster water / roof tank)
B) The 3rd arriving Engine will be designated the “Water Resource Unit” and must be prepared to initiate water supply operations compatible with conditions encountered at the scene.
C) Engine 1 transmitted the following “URGENT URGENT URGENT, Engine 1 ECC to Command, URGENT” / “Command to Engine 1 ECC, go ahead with your URGENT” / “Engine 1 ECC to Command, URGENT 10-70” and provide information to assist the IC. This message is only required over the HT network.
D) When a reliable and uninterrupted flow of water has been supplied to the nozzle at the correct operating pressure, the IC shall notify all units on the scene and the borough dispatcher.
ANSWER: D) When a reliable and uninterrupted flow of water has been supplied to the nozzle at the correct operating pressure, the IC shall notify all units on the scene and the borough dispatcher.
A - All members on the scene must be aware that WATER may still be available through other means, e.g., booster water, roof tank; HOWEVER A POSITIVE WATER SOURCE HAS NOT BEEN ATTAINED.
B - 2ND ENGINE is Water Resource Unit
C - URGENT given over HT AND DEPARTMENT RADIO.
(Comm 9 9.4.2)
Ladder 28 was assigned on a 10-66 as the new FAST truck for a fire in a 2 story factory 500 x 200. The 1st FAST truck was put to work to find three members, as one was lost, one was trapped, and one was missing. The IC had the Captain of Ladder 28 initiate the Emergency Alert Tone Assisted Rescue to help locate the members. The Captain was correct in all his actions except one?
A) This procedure takes advantage of the increased wattage of the Emergency Alert Tone and maximum volume output regardless of the member’s volume setting and required only one HT.
B) All members, except the member designated to produce the Emergency Alert Tone, are to operate on the newly designated primary tactical channel. This designated member should be located in an area away from the Command Post.
C) The EAB is pressed every few seconds to transmit the emergency alert tone and then pausing, allowing for the possibility of response from the missing, lost or trapped member.
D) When the definite location of the member has been determined, the emergency alert tone should be discontinued to lessen the discomfort of the trapped member and to enable communication between this member and searchers.
ANSWER: B) All members, except the member designated to produce the Emergency Alert Tone, are to operate on the newly designated primary tactical channel. This designated member should be located in an area away from the Command Post. (INCORRECT)
- Emergency Alert Tone Assisted Rescue - member should be located in an area away from the SEARCH ACTIVITY
- Roll Call - RCO should in an area remote from the COMMAND POST.
The Department has developed a HT recorder system to record HT transmissions at Fire Department operations. Each battalion vehicle is outfitted with a HT recorder. These recordings are an excellent training tool and can be used to correct and improve fire ground communications. From the following choices, which is the incorrect statement?
A) The Officer requesting HT recordings shall complete the HT recording request form and fax it to the HT Recording Unit.
B) Company Officers can request a recording of HT transmissions on the Primary and Secondary Tactical Channels.
C) Recordings are the property of the Department and are only to be used for Department business.
D) Recordings can only be obtained if a Battalion Vehicle was on the scene of an incident.
ANSWER: A) The Officer requesting HT recordings shall complete the HT recording request form and fax it to the HT Recording Unit. (INCORRECT)
- Officers or units requesting handie-talkie audio must send an EMAIL from an FDNY address to HT_Recorderunit@fdny.nyc.gov. (NEW CHANGE)
Included in the email shall be:
- The Date and Time of the Incident.
- The Borough and Box number associated with the Incident.
- The First Due Battalion which responded to the Incident.
- The rank, name and assigned unit of the member requesting the audio.
- The reason for the request e.g. Drill, Legal, Post Incident Review, etc.
(Comm 9 Addendum 1 8.1)
Ladder 31 is operating at a 3rd alarm for a fire on the top floor of a 6 story H-Type MD. The IC decides to pull everyone off the top floor and has all units prepare for a Roll Call. Which of the following choices states the correct way for a company Officer to respond when called by the Roll Call Officer?
A) State the number of FFs they responded with and accounting for only the members under their Immediate Supervision.
B) State the number of FFs they started the tour with and accounting only for the members within their sight or hearing.
C) State the number of FFs they responded with and accounting for all members in their immediate area.
D) State the number of FFs they responded with and accounting for only the members within sight or hearing without using the HT.
ANSWER: D) State the number of FFs they responded with and accounting for only the members within sight or hearing without using the HT.
(Comm 9 - Addendum 2)
Captain Smith who has been assigned the Roll Call Officer (RCO) by the IC on the 3rd alarm fire, should know which point below is correct regarding Emergency Roll Calls?
A) The RCO must have an updated list of all companies on the scene. An updated printout can be obtained only from a Battalion or Division vehicle MDT on scene.
B) The RCO must be assisted by another member who is responsible for monitoring the HT frequency that the emergency roll call is being conducted on and recording the members by position as they reply.
C) Every apparatus has a pad of pre-printed Emergency Roll Call forms. These forms will help keep track of companies and members as they reply to the roll call.
D) The RCO and the member assisting and filling out the roll call forms should be in an area away from the search activity.
ANSWER: D) The RCO and the member assisting and filling out the roll call forms should be in an area away from the search activity. (INCORRECT)
- An area away from the COMMAND POST.
(Comm 9 - Addendum 2 - 4)
Company officers must maintain communications with members not operating under their immediate supervision. Which of the following firefighters is not under immediate supervision?
A) Can FF in an adjoining room that the officer can see through the smoke, but cannot hear due to the noise of the operating hose line nearby.
B) FE FF of the FAST truck monitoring the EFAS in the battalion car, which is parked out of sight of the Command Post.
C) Control FF on a hose line positioned on the half landing below the fire floor, and out of sight and hearing of the officer.
D) LCC who is at the deployment point of the company search rope, while the officer is 100’ indicator knot on the rope, out of sight and hearing of the LCC.
ANSWER: B) FE FF of the FAST truck monitoring the EFAS in the battalion car, which is parked out of sight of the Command Post.
(Comm 9.2.1)
“SH-SH”
Within SIGHT or HEARING
Working within a SEARCH line or HOSE line
Upon notification of a defective/non operating apparatus radio, the Division shall supply the affected unit with a portable citywide radio capable of direct communications with all borough dispatchers. Which is an incorrect procedure for a unit officer when utilizing a portable citywide radio on a response?
A) During a response, the affected unit will use the citywide radio in lieu of the non operating apparatus radio for all communications to the borough dispatcher until the apparatus radio is repaired.
B) The citywide radio can be carried/worn by the company officer or it can remain in the front cab of the apparatus and serve as a communication link from the unit to the borough dispatcher.
C) If a response is received while awaiting the arrival of the citywide radio, the Officer shall notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without an operating apparatus radio.
D) The dispatcher will then ensure that an additional unit (nearest available Engine or Ladder) with an operating apparatus radio is dispatched to the same alarm.
ANSWER: B) The citywide radio can be carried/worn by the company officer or it can remain in the front cab of the apparatus and serve as a communication link from the unit to the borough dispatcher. (Incorrect)
(Communications 8, section 8.14)
- Citywide radio NOT TO BE CARRIED OR WORN by officer.
Members under functional supervision of an officer who cannot contact such officer shall contact any of the following in which priority order?
A) Company chauffeur, sector supervisor, IC
B) Branch director, company chauffeur, IC
C) Company chauffeur, IC, an available Engine chauffeur
D) IC, company chauffeur, member of the FAST unit.
ANSWER: C) Company chauffeur, IC, an available Engine chauffeur.
(Comm 9.2.2 B)
“CIA”
A Lt. arriving first at the fire area must transmit all of the following points of information to the IC except which?
A) Access to the fire area
B) Location of the fire
C) If a MD, the number of apartments on the fire floor.
D) Configuration of the building.
ANSWER: D) Configuration of the building (INCORRECT)
(Communications 9.3.1)
*The Roof FF gives the configuration of the building.
“LO DANCE”
L - Location of fire
O - Occupants
D - Delays or Difficulties with line A - Access to fire N - Number of Apartments C - Conditions of fire E - Extension of fire
Assuming that in all of the following instances the member initiated his transmission with “Mayday Mayday Mayday” and was acknowledged by the IC, which of the transmissions was given correctly?
A) A Lt. fears that a collapse is imminent and transmits “E-91 to Command, MAYDAY Collapse Imminent, get out of the building, get out of the building.”
B) A Lt. becomes aware of an unconscious member and transmits, “E-82 to Command, Mayday Unconscious Member”
C) A Lt. becomes aware of a FF suffering a life threatening injury who has collapsed, and transmits “L-149 to Command, Mayday Member Collapsed”
D) A Lt. cannot find his way out of a maze like floor layout and transmits “L-43 to Command, Mayday Member Missing”
ANSWER: B) A Lt. becomes aware of an unconscious member and transmits, “E-82 to Command, Mayday Unconscious Member.”
(Comm 9.4.1)
A - IC orders units out of the building
C - Use “Collapse” for a STRUCTURAL FAILURE only
D - MEMBER LOST not missing
How many of the following situations are not considered one of the seven that requires an “Urgent” transmission?
- Member suffers a broken leg on the fire floor and is bleeding profusely.
- Member discovers a running crack in a cinderblock wall which is puffing smoke.
- Unit discovers fire extending into an exposure and items in that exposure are starting to ignite.
- An ECC loses water in the handline he is feeding to the fire floor.
- A BC initiates an exterior attack on a vacant building from the moment first due units arrive.
- A 1st due ECC is unable to secure a positive water source and needs to transmit a 10-70.
- Member sees flames impinging on LPG tanks stored in a room adjoining the main fire area.
A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5
ANSWER: A) 2 (Choices 1 and 2 are “MAYDAYS”)
(Comm 9.4.2)
Mayday "IOU MY LIFE" I - Imminent Collapse O - Occurred collapse U - Unconscious member or life threatening My - Missing member Life - Lost or trapped
Urgent "Discontinue WIFE" "Change 10-70" Discontinue - Discontinue Interior attack W - Water loss I - Injured member (non life threat) F - fear of collapse E - extension into exposures Change - Change significantly affecting operations 10-70 - transmission of a 10-70
After an IC has an underground subway repeater system tested by members, and determines it is functioning properly, he may release the members from the 1st due Ladder Company from the responsibility of establishing a HT relay? Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A) Agree
B) Disagree
ANSWER: B) Disagree
(Comm 9.7)
*An effective HT relay must be established whether the station is equipped with a repeater or not.
Since the number of FF’s riding in any company can change during the tour due to medical leave, emergency leave, and details, all officers of all companies will answer when called by the roll call officer stating the number of firefighters they responded with and accounting for only the members ______________________________.
A) Within sight or hearing without using the HT
B) Within sight or hearing using the HT
C) Within sight or hearing without using the HT or working on a hose or search line that the officer is supervising.
D) Within sight or hearing using the HT or working on a hose or search line that the officer is supervising.
ANSWER: A) Within sight or hearing without using the HT.
Comm 9 ADD 2, 1.4
